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The Lakers, after both seasons, though, balked at re-signing those players in favor of ones they felt could better contribute on the court.

Ironically, Carey initially balked at the idea of hosting, telling his agent “F— no.”

State officials appear to have balked at that plan, according to the emails.

In a wide-ranging interview with USA Today, Biden was adamant that he would have fared better than Vice President Kamala Harris but balked on whether he could have served for four more years.

Trapman-O’Brien balked, not wanting to create a horror-themed show, but then became intrigued by exploring the concept of making a deal with the devil.