balked

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When insurers balked, the company turned around and billed patients’ families, dragging them into financial and legal turmoil and disrupting care for their disabled children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Fans have more recently balked at the cost of a seat at a match.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Some balked when Nolen began talking about passing zoning rules, she said.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

What’s Next: Ackman attempted this new fund in 2024 but investors balked.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

At this point, her aged father balked at leaving the house, insisting that the fire would change direction before it got to them.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy