balked

Example Sentences

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Iran has balked at those conditions and said the nuclear issues should be addressed at a later stage, alongside broader sanctions relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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

Investors balked in 2024 because they were afraid the fund would trade at a discount from NAV after the offering, resulting in immediate losses.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

As Huynh’s and Nguyen’s families were swept forward onto the pier in the packed, unruly crowd, Nguyen balked.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge