The Board initially balked at this concept as it would increase construction costs by $40-50 million.

His parents initially balk at the idea of their son going there because he could be emotionally hurt.

Roosevelt initially balked at the post, believing that the office was a political dead end.

Her parents initially balked at the age difference (she's 17, he's 21), but she was quick to reassure them.

When the show's producers said that it needed to be changed, Ellison initially balked.

Though Chance initially balked at the position change, he agreed when he received a pay raise.

Several addicts have walked out of the intervention, though almost all who initially balk at the offer eventually accept it.

Also not spared are those homosexuals who initially balked at adjusting their sexual behavior.

Muller initially balked at reporting and is now believed to be back on the trading block.

Business people here initially balked, but most now rally around the Prime Minister.