balk
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When Hank answers the door in a ski mask, Aaron doesn’t balk.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
The administration would have to offer reassurance to the banks involved that they wouldn’t face legal sanctions, and Tehran would likely balk at the restricted access.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Amazon.com CEO Andy Jassy’s annual shareholder letter made it clear that the company is fully committed to its artificial-intelligence initiatives, even as some investors balk at their steep cost.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Inflows to private funds could dry up in coming months as wealth managers balk at committing client cash to them, given negative headlines about private credit and the ability to buy similar cheaper public funds.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
And when we reach a dense forest of trees, so tall they seem to reach the sky, a few of our fellow travelers balk.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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