balking

Example Sentences

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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

Easter baskets might be lighter on chocolate bunnies and eggs this year as consumers are balking at what they’re being asked to pay for the candy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Customers were balking after a string of price increases.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

“Anna May does have a ticket for Papa, but he’s balking about going.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu