had balked
- past perfect of balk.
Example Sentences
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A number of Middle East countries had balked at his presence, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
Cohen previously testified that Trump had balked at paying the company, forcing him to do it himself.
From Salon ● May 20, 2024
Due to numerous U.S. sanctions on foreign banks that engage in transactions aimed at benefitting Iran, several European countries had balked at participating in the transfer.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
Adams reportedly had balked at playing for the Packers under the franchise deal.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2022
But in the meantime, Prime Minister Naoto Kan had balked at the idea.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
