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balk

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verb (1)

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Recent Examples of balk
Noun
Perhaps the best example of the relief corps’ good work: Carlos Estévez helped Kansas City survive a controversial balk call that, a couple batters later, led to the bases being loaded with no one out. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025 There are no balks, and the ball is live, which means the hidden ball trick happens regularly. Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
But value-conscious wine drinkers willing to buy an $18 cava may balk at a $23 cava. Eric Asimov, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025 First, moderate House Republicans would likely balk at that prospect after raising concerns about potential cuts to Medicaid. Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balk
Noun
  • The Arches is designed for all-around off-roading, while the Cliffhanger is geared toward slow, technical obstacles.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • However, the obstacle avoidance technology included in the X10 Pro Omni has a 3D MatrixEye.
    Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Vessel Project is built on the principles of mutual aid, ensuring that no one is left behind and that support reaches those in need without the bureaucratic hurdles that often hinder access.
    Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 1 May 2025
  • The Olympian and World Championship silver medalist is a superstar heptathlete who’s headed for the women’s long hurdles.
    Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • There was a time when Hubble had the potential to become NASA's biggest embarrassment.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The embarrassment for Manchester United letting a striker leave who then is the star in a Champions League tie against elite opposition is obvious.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to the concealment charge, Mendoza-Gonzalez was charged with obstruction of justice and abuse of a corpse, police said.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The call resulted in the arrest of a subject for violation of the obstruction statute.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Balk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balk. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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