balked

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Longer-term coverage beyond that point will depend upon whether Medicare persuades insurers to participate—a prospect these companies have already balked at once.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Most mega-producers likely would have balked at my less-than-robust résumé, but Ryan is someone who moves instinctively and decisively, and after our meeting, he offered me the chance to write the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

In April, Wall Street balked at Meta’s plans to spend even more money this year than previously anticipated, sending its stock down more than 5% in after-hours trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Then, balked by the staunch brick walls of the houses at the foot of the hill, the death-dealing mass swept back towards the water.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler