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
Companies balked at this change, particularly ones working in industries that handled sensitive data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 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
Javier balked at that, and his left eyebrow shot up.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
