balked
Example Sentences
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But his progress hit a wall when he, the school and its donors balked at sharply rising prices for talent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Reframing a $1,200 purchase as a ~$40/month lease pulls forward real incremental demand from buyers who wanted to upgrade but balked at the lump sum,” Feinseth said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The claim addressed the rising concerns of business customers who have balked at the expense of running advanced AI systems.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
In La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, many balked at the idea that the eight men killed posed a threat to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The head seamstress balked, looking from Mom to us.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
