balk
Example Sentences
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But at the news conference for the announcement, West balked and said he was going to assist Riley, who was named the interim coach before it became permanent.
From Los Angeles Times
Media questions about the underlying values led investors to balk and forced Blue Owl to cancel the deal.
A few prospective clients have balked and found other lawyers to do their work, but he still has a full plate.
He knows people may balk at $16 bottles of pumpkin milk.
Glushon balks at many of Raman’s positions, including her opposition to a law that allows the city to ban homeless people from the streets near schools.
From Los Angeles Times
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