balk

Example Sentences

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She adds that she’s not worried her boys will balk at the idea.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 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

But still, many residents balk at the sight of their pavement space being taken away.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Media questions about the underlying values led investors to balk and forced Blue Owl to cancel the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

"The cold winds are rising. Mormont feared as much. Benjen Stark felt it as well. Dead men walk and the trees have eyes again. Why should we balk at wargs and giants?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin