balked
Example Sentences
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But not long after, its Hero4 Session camera flopped, as shoppers balked at the price.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Reid balked at the idea of licensing away the company’s core technology, Goldsmith said, so RevMed decided to acquire Warp Drive instead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 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
When the principal balked, Pete asked him if he could live with allowing Louie to fail.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
