Example Sentences

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She adds that she’s not worried her boys will balk at the idea.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Retailers are closely monitoring whether or when shoppers will balk at prices bumped up by import costs.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

“While purists of either ilk will balk, we’re presenting options for both cold/mayo and hot/butter lobster roll solutions, so you can enjoy lobster on your terms,” Rea wrote in his cookbook “Basics with Babish.”

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024

SoftBank recently valued Arm at $64 billion in a transaction with its Vision Fund, and it is possible that some companies will balk at the price expectations.

From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2023

But I will balk every time another tries to turn me from the course I know to be my true one.

From Polly and Eleanor by Barbour, Harold S.