Example Sentences

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Now they are balking at potentially throwing more good money after bad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

But at least two potential coalition partners are balking at some of his policy pledges that they consider unconstitutional.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

Some pensions, however, are balking at the cost and considering lowering their LDI exposure, particularly as yields remain higher than they were a year ago, which reduces the risk of staying unhedged.

From Reuters • Nov. 7, 2022

But some taxi drivers are balking at the merger.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2022

“And the problem now is that the insurance companies are balking at everybody.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2021