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had been balking
  • past perfect progressive of balk.

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Google, which owns YouTube TV, had been balking at NBCUniversal’s demands for higher fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2021

Mr. Abbas had been balking at returning to talks, seeking a number of diplomatic guarantees from the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 19, 2013