How to Use "balk" with Example Sentences

1. Should lawmakers balk , he said he would take action on his own authority .
2. But there must be a price that even san franciscans would balk at paying to reduce their waste .
3. They balk even at the president 's modest plan .
4. Those used by engineering companies cost serious money-and even they might balk at printing an object the size of the milk carton derby boat .
5. Even confident investors , however , may balk at how much debt they will soon be asked to buy .