balked
Example Sentences
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But even after the studio won a bidding war for the story, it balked at coughing up the money for a movie worthy of Madonna’s legacy.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
As the two discussed Mexico’s probability of advancing in the knockout stages of World Cup, Hernández balked back with his now famous phrase: “Imaginémonos cosas chingonas!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
But the arrangement crumbled when the ownership of the franchise changed hands in 2024, and the new owners balked at recognizing Mansell’s claim on its inventory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Most mega-producers likely would have balked at my less-than-robust résumé, but Ryan is someone who moves instinctively and decisively, and after our meeting, he offered me the chance to write the show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
When we moved here after the fire, I noticed that some staffers balked when they first reached the bottom of the stairs.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
