is balking
- present progressive of balk (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The company is balking, saying the disco would cost tens of millions of dollars to construct and maintain and won’t save that many fish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
But while some retailers, such as Albertsons, which owns Safeway, and Kroger, which owns QFC and Fred Meyer, have agreed to safety discussions and such measures as active-shooter training, Macy’s is balking, Mizrahi says.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2023
UAW President Shawn Fain said he ordered the walkout at the Spring Hill manufacturing complex because GM is balking at contract terms based on deals struck at Ford on Wednesday and Stellantis on Saturday.
From Reuters ● Oct. 29, 2023
“No one is saying no to anything. Despite some disagreements over details, no one is balking or slowing down,” the official said.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 26, 2022
He currently has three months’ worth of savings and is balking at my plan.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2022
