balked
Example Sentences
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Past governments have looked at how to reform social care and balked at the potential costs.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
But she wanted more focus on accountability for utilities that spark the infernos, such as bans on stock buybacks, and balked at limiting damages for survivors without more public debate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Where “Jurassic World” balked at doubling down on its single cruel sequence, “The End of Oak Street” has at least 10 stomach-dropping thrills.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Santa Monica balked at the chance to host competitions for the 2028 Games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
About half of Kane’s crew balked at their inexperienced commander’s decision to stay another winter.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
