Example Sentences
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Though Jack is ultimately convinced, he balks at first.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The rich guy who balks at financing Marty’s signature line of orange ping-pong balls?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
But, Bessent warned, if Beijing balks, the United States has "lots of levers" to retaliate.
From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025
When Butters balks at the price, the store owner explains that the cost of tariffs is passed onto the customer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025
His memory was a catalogue of vital notes on horses and men: hangs in the stretch, balks in close quarters, only hits right-handed.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
