balking

Example Sentences

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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

The cost of earthquake-proofing it has some balking.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

The oxen were balking at walking in that blowing snow.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier