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

Lordstown contends Foxconn is balking at purchasing additional shares of its stock as promised, and misled the EV maker about collaborating on vehicle development plans.

From Reuters • Jun. 27, 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