balk
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Meta Platforms’ stock is under pressure Thursday as investors balk at the company’s massive spending on artificial intelligence — coupled with uncertainty about what investments will look like next year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
A balk by Edgardo Henriquez followed by a wild pitch allowed Carroll to score.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
Not in my favor: I cannot abide hippie culture, bristle at the slightest whiff of woo woo and balk reflexively at the phrase “loving kindness,” which immediately calls to mind the worst person I know.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
If that happens it would once again restrict the flow of oil, given many Western shippers may balk at paying.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
It would be the fact of the ceremony, regardless of what kind, that Henry would balk at: Bon knew this.
From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner
What happens if your house is damaged in a storm and the insurance company balks, saying it’s flood damage rather than wind damage, for example?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The Leon Capital Group founder talks about investments in unglamorous businesses, career-defining bets during the financial crisis, and why he still sometimes balks at his dry-cleaning bill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
But, Bessent warned, if Beijing balks, the United States has "lots of levers" to retaliate.
From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025
Yet Lilla balks at the implications of what is plainly there to see.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2025
Then—Trini balks and plunges away dragging the plow, bellowing.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
But not long after, its Hero4 Session camera flopped, as shoppers balked at the price.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Where “Jurassic World” balked at doubling down on its single cruel sequence, “The End of Oak Street” has at least 10 stomach-dropping thrills.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Santa Monica balked at the chance to host competitions for the 2028 Games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 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
Jason and Percy charged each other, but Tempest and Blackjack balked long enough for Piper to leap out of the way.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
Companies tried to pass along their own price increases to customers, but customers were balking.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Demand is strong and consumers aren’t balking at higher fares, plus it’s cutting capacity to mitigate the impact of higher fuel prices.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Customers were balking after a string of price increases.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026
Funds in the steering group are taking the reins of the negotiations as First Brands seeks fresh capital with professional fees stacking up and vendors balking at shipping more goods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
More likely, the Tyrells were balking at the proposed marriage.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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