balked

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Balked at every turn, I had to resort to pumping the regular baby sitter for details.

From New York Times • Aug. 21, 2013

Balked in earlier attempts to move into Chicago, Hoffa got a foothold in the late 19403 through an alliance with Paul Dorfman, described by the McClellan committee as "a major figure in the Chicago underworld."

From Time Magazine Archive

Balked in this movement, the Russians tried again to get around the north shore of Lake Laatokka between Loimola and the lake.

From Time Magazine Archive

Balked by Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia laws that called for several days' wait.

From Time Magazine Archive

Balked for the second time, the passion of his grief had found another outlet, was transformed into a passion of agonized rage.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley