balky

Example Sentences

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Maintaining and fixing a balky machine teaches necessary humility.

From The Wall Street Journal

During individual drills, he rolled out and threw passes with no outward sign of a balky hamstring.

From Los Angeles Times

The original May 6 launch was scuttled hours before takeoff due to a balky rocket valve.

From Los Angeles Times

Miles said his balky back no longer allows him to shoot, and it’s also kept him away from Seattle U games, which he attended regularly before the pandemic.

From Seattle Times

Kawhi Leonard acknowledged after the Clippers’ 101-90 loss to the Dallas Mavericks that his balky right knee didn’t respond well coming out of Game 2, his first appearance in more than three weeks.

From Seattle Times