| When they approached their angel backers for more money, the investors balked. |
| The black and amber brigade again faced into the elements on Friday but on this occasion their opponents were not to be balked. |
| The bandolero caught up the packhorse's leadrope but the packhorse balked and squatted on its haunches. |
| Then, not long ago, Elektra balked at advancing money for Ween to record a new album. |
| He nudged Cochise towards the sound but the pinto out and out balked and refused to take another step. |
| There was a boggy place in the road but we could go through it as long as neither horse in the team balked. |
