| 单词 | balky |
| 例句 | They were balky, and it took me a few minutes to get them inside and the door shut and latched. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Julia found me there and pulled me like a balky sheep to the stage entrance. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z They draped these over the balky apparatus and localized the radiation source to Kamen’s fly, which evidently had collected a heavy burden of waste radio-phosphorus from Kamen’s work for John Lawrence. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The machine had gone balky as an old donkey, losing Mr. Curtain’s train of thought and sometimes misunderstanding him altogether. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z There he was immersed in an effort to produce high-energy protons to probe the atomic nucleus, using his balky Tesla coils and Van de Graaff generators. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z After quite a struggle and a tug of war with a balky zipper, we finally got the suits on, and our helmets and gloves locked in place. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Businesses and government offices shut down or shifted to sometimes balky remote operations. Trump made Florida his official residence. He may have also made a legal mess. 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z His voice initially sounded hard and thin at the top, and his early roulades were a bit balky, but he went on to display a warm, nuanced tone, especially in the second act. Review: ‘The Barber of Seville,’ Truncated and Energetic 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z The term dates to 1945, when it was used by the military psychiatrist William Menninger to define the attitude of sulky, balky soldiers. Review: A Master Class in Passive Aggression in ‘Miles for Mary’ 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z I had some complicated fictional scheme in mind, and was pursuing it in a cobblestone ex-fisherman's cottage with cold stone floors, a balky Aga, and a tiny, smoky fireplace I never did master. Falling short: seven writers reflect on failure 2013-06-22T07:00:00Z It reminded me of the old joke about the engineer who, upon being led to a guillotine that was proving balky, looked up at the oft-malfunctioning device and said, “Ah, I see your problem.” Perspective | Ai Weiwei succumbs to the tyranny of fun 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z Production logjams and a reliance on balky, decades-old pressing machines have led to what executives say are unprecedented delays. Vinyl Is Selling So Well That It’s Getting Hard to Sell Vinyl 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Touching on home truths about justice and the law, aging parents and their balky children, The Judge launches enough emotional pyrotechnics to satisfy most audiences. Review: The Judge: To Mock a Killing Bird 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z The set — the only set, though used ingeniously — is a dumpy, dingy office, with ripped sofas bleeding fabric, rows of hard metal file boxes and one very balky computer. Stage Marathon: Is Seven Hours of The Great Gatsby Too Much? 2010-11-19T14:15:00Z As a romance, though, it demonstrates flat feet and balky rhythm. ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ Review: Stripping Down to Bare Essentials 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z It's the story of a woman wrestling with demons who overcomes them when she discovers that one of her opponents — her balky stepson — just showed up in her corner. The Other Woman: Natalie Portman's Best Performance 2011-02-04T00:05:00Z Then Reed took off his shades and peered up from the balky machine. Lou Reed, legendary rock pioneer, dead at 71 2013-10-27T22:51:00Z They are often wonderfully funny together, as in a funeral parlor scene where they attempt to lower a balky coffin lid over a corpse that has been cosmetically “improved” hideously. The horrific night that changed a family’s life forever 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z There was a balky cistern system that took three plumbers and six months to fix. Pinterest-fueled fantasies help turn a small cabin into a great escape 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z With the restless insouciance of late adolescence, she burbles out a story of a dance-night expedition with her somewhat balky boyfriend, Paul. 2010-01-08T03:46:00Z Ms. Smith-Cameron will be replaced by Sally Murphy, who has herself played a sister in a balky family – Ivy Weston in the Broadway production of “August: Osage County.” ArtsBeat: ‘Apple Family’ Cast Loses a Sister for Final Play 2013-08-09T14:49:37Z Seemingly all eyes, of course, will be on Woods – and this time not on his balky left Achilles tendon that sent him to an early exit from Doral two weekends ago. Tiger Woods, Charlie Wi share lead with third round of Arnold Palmer Invitational under way 2012-03-24T16:37:00Z Mr. Taylor’s movie, “The Great Reign Robbery,” turned out to be nearly a 50 Hour Film because of a balky computer that refused to surrender the finished version. Auteur Sprint: The 48 Hour Film Project 2010-06-08T23:01:00Z The story becomes that of two balky boys and the efficient woman who must be mother to both of them. The New Harry Potter: A Hollow Hallows 2010-11-19T14:15:00Z Thus a brisk recent morning found the designer scrambling under the balky roll-down gate of a raw space in Chinatown with a reporter in her wake. Bricks-and-Mortar Is Dead. Let’s Open a Store. 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z The video was grainy, balky and awkwardly framed — which only added to the samizdat, you-are-there electricity of the broadcast. C-Span, Gun Control and a Protest Made for Streaming 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z First, the driveway’s electronic gate was being balky, and now the front door latch was proving uncooperative. Life after 'Glee': Matthew Morrison on his dream role and his national concert tour 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z It’s a balky production, with abrupt edits and occasional tangents that belong more to the green room than the stage, like an extended gripe about doing promos for her sitcom. Three New Stand-Up Specials, Three Very Different Approaches 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z To meet them, take the elevator — one of the oldest in the city, elegantly paneled, sized like a telephone booth, a tad balky. From ladies’ club to luxury apartments: The Washington Club bids Dupont Circle farewell Thirty-five years ago Mr. Dreyfuss faced down a balky mechanical shark that managed to terrify the world. | 'Piranha 3D': Richard Dreyfuss Is Back With Biting Fish 2010-08-22T18:51:00Z August Wilson’s long-acclaimed drama “Two Trains Running” at Arena was written in 1990 and set in 1969, grapples with racial discrimination in America and takes place in an eatery with a balky jukebox. Perspective | Why is Washington theater so predictable? 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z Watched and envied and romanticized the flurry of normal family life, even though I know that often family travel is more about balky toddlers and sulky teens than spectacular sunsets and strolling on silken sand. Motherlode: Leaving (an Adult) Child for the First Time 2011-05-26T19:19:20Z Over a balky wireless connection that seemed to symbolize how fleeting human contact has become, Natalia Lafourcade smiled as she showed off her garden in Xalapa, the capital of the Mexican state of Veracruz. Allow Natalia Lafourcade to Reintroduce Herself 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Henry plays James, who owns the repair shop where Lynsey brings her balky old pickup truck. ‘Causeway’ Review: Companions on a Hard Road to Recovery 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Instead, she was clearly at the mercy of balky audio, with the sound seeming to drop out entirely early in her performance. Here Are the Best and Worst Moments of the 2016 Grammys 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z But as the week began, neither was a certainty to play as Witherspoon has also been dealing with a balky hamstring that held him out of all three preseason games. Three things to know about the Seahawks’ Week 1 opponent, the Los Angeles Rams 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The House of Representatives was pitching another fit, with balky Republicans acting up, must-pass legislation stalled and restless lawmakers anxiously eyeing the exits. Column: Nancy Pelosi on Dylan, the Grateful Dead, a wild night in Argentina — and the healing power of music 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z If so, that could create the conditions for the Bank of Japan to start unwinding its ultra-easy monetary policy, a goal that has been long stymied by balky growth. Roaring Back From Pandemic, Japan’s Economy Grows by 6 Percent 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z If it weren’t for a balky gear box, Brent Hall would already be the first Black driver to qualify to drive an unlimited hydroplane. Brent Hall falls one lap short of becoming first Black driver to qualify in unlimited hydroplane 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z He hoped to be ready by opening day this season but was delayed in March and April, his balky knee buckling under the stress of throwing off a mound. Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson could miss rest of season with knee injury 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z After a planned test dive was scrubbed a few weeks ago because a balky computer connection had made the Titan hard to control, Mr. Rush gathered everyone for a debriefing. A Rubik’s Cube, Thick Socks and Giddy Anticipation: The Last Hours of the Titan 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z He led a team that also was powered by Murray, who returned from a devastating knee injury, and Michael Porter Jr., whose balky back sidelined him for most of last season. Nuggets players of past take part in celebrating 1st NBA title in team history 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Open while also testing his balky back on the North Course. Meet the home team: SoCal golfers at LACC for U.S. Open seek elusive majors win 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Such early efforts to turn bilirubin into a therapy faltered because of its balky nature. Can ‘toxic’ bilirubin treat a variety of illnesses? 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z A relentless force, he pushed a reluctant White House to the negotiating table and delivered the votes from his balky House GOP majority to seal the deal. Underestimated McCarthy emerges from debt deal empowered as speaker, still threatened by far right 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Rising interest rates and balky consumers forced its hand. Amazon’s Revenue and Profit Jump, Reversing Slide 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z It seems so long ago, with Murray missing the last two versions of the playoffs as he recovered from a torn left ACL and Porter sitting out last season’s postseason due to a balky back. Back to health, Porter and Murray help Nuggets to next round 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z His impressive defense has been more valuable than his balky offensive game for the Lakers, who quickly put him in the starting lineup after his arrival at the trade deadline. LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117-111 in OT for 3-1 lead 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Guardians: Manager Terry Francona said SS Amed Rosario was out of the lineup because of a balky back and is day-to-day. Reviewed call aids Nationals’ rally in win over Guardians 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z And so were the conditions, with leaks in the ceiling and a balky heating and air conditioning system. Dollar General targeted by U.S. for systemic work hazards 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z That experience was put to a severe test as she worked to assure multiple constituencies, including financial markets, balky Republicans in Congress and President Joe Biden’s White House economic team. Bank failures and rescue test Yellen’s decades of experience 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z You don’t put up with balky plumbing, and you shouldn’t accept unreliable internet. Hotel WiFi can be terrible. Here are four tips to deal with it. 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Having finally groveled his way into the speaker of the House’s seat just behind the president, how will Kevin McCarthy comport himself on this big night, especially if his members start getting balky? Must-see TV? You never know with State of the Union 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Yet it was Mahomes on his balky right ankle, rather than with his strong right arm, that rescued the Chiefs. Chiefs top Bengals 23-20 on last-second kick for AFC title 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z “It felt good. That’s the biggest thing for me — just making sure it felt good,” Beal said of his balky left hamstring. Wizards, with Bradley Beal back, hold down Knicks on the road 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Tuesday, then got down to business by playing quite well and only briefly showing a hint of trouble from the balky left hamstring that was heavily taped. Novak Djokovic gets warm Australian Open welcome, then wins 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z After my hotel stay, I wanted to see if other people complained about the hotel’s balky WiFi on sites including Hotels.com and Travelocity. Hotel WiFi can be terrible. Here are four tips to deal with it. 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z He has been welcome in that sanctuary as a guy with a balky knee who can play through pain, both physical and mental. Plaschke: 'You can’t suppress it.' Matt Skura shares painful story of his dad's death by suicide 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z Seattle’s already balky run defense took a hit before the game when starting end Shelby Harris was surprisingly declared inactive because of illness. Seahawks’ rushing attack sputters minus Kenneth Walker III, DeeJay Dallas 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Ugly words, botched policies and balky features were also fixtures of Twitter before Musk was the boss. How to shop online and be kinder to the planet 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z The balky back never lets him forget the ravages from decades of twisting, sometimes in excruciating fashion — like the four agonizing days of limping and wincing at last year’s Charles Schwab Cup Championship. Langer still going strong on PGA Tour Champions at 65 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Harper’s need to address a balky right elbow that turned the right fielder into a designated hitter this season is one of the top priorities for the National League champions. Phillies try to show run to World Series was just a start 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Lakers: Davis played his second straight game after missing his first game of the season due to his balky back. Ryan forces OT, Lakers rally for 120-117 win over Pelicans 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z LeMahieu was supposed to miss a few days with a balky toe, but instead landed on the injured list late last week because the toe is disrupting his swing. As Aaron Judge homers into history, depth will define Yankees season 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Granted, most of them also weren’t as talented as Buehler, a two-time All-Star who has a 3.02 career ERA despite 12 inconsistent starts this year that might have been impacted by his balky elbow. Walker Buehler looks ahead to second Tommy John rehab with hope, but also uncertainty 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z It’s a problem reminiscent of the early days of the internet, when balky modems and aging phone lines could make using websites and sending emails an infuriating exercise. A Frustrating Hassle Holding Electric Cars Back: Broken Chargers 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z He can force their hand again this season, especially with Stafford’s balky elbow a concern. Lance McCutcheon impresses: Where Rams' roster stands after preseason opener 2022-08-14T04:00:00Z Last season, when balky ankles limited his mobility, he adopted the sort of old-man’s game you might see at a local rec center, repeatedly scoring over baffled defenders. Gabriela and Jaime Jaquez Jr. hope to pick up where Ann and Dave Meyers left off 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Corinne Geller, a Virginia State Police spokeswoman, said many of those unaccounted for could be safe but unable to contact authorities or loved ones because of balky cellphone service and large-scale power outages. Many not yet located after flooding in rural southwest Va., police say 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Kershaw has been on the injured list since May13 because of a balky back, but it has come around of late, and Monday he threw 38 pitches in the bullpen, using his entire arsenal. Craig Kimbrel crumbles against Pirates for his first blown save with Dodgers 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z His knees are often on the edge of balky. Rafael Nadal Is the French Open’s Man of Mystery 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z It apparently isn’t a problem with his balky right shoulder. Dodgers return to form with 5-4 win over Bumgarner, D-backs 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Simmons arrived in Brooklyn with a balky back and said he had been dealing with mental health issues for months. Celtics Eliminate Nets’ Latest Superteam With First-Round Sweep 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z Two previous countdown attempts were marred by balky fans and a large hand-operated valve that workers mistakenly left closed at the pad last week. Fuel leak thwarts NASA’s dress rehearsal for moon rocket 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Scheffler took advantage of Johnson’s mishaps and balky putter to go 5 up through 11 holes, then had to hold off a ferocious rally at Austin Country Club. Scheffler, Kisner advance to championship at Match Play 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z As Buist battled balky greenhouse wells, local officials juggled reports of salty irrigation water from farmers and spotty supplies in residential developments. Even in water-rich Michigan, no guarantee of enough for all 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Zimmerman ends his professional life with the scars of a wrecked shoulder, a balky hip, feet that occasionally forced him to walk gingerly, not to mention so many other nicks he never discussed. Perspective | Ryan Zimmerman: Face of the Franchise, Mr. Walk-Off, Washington’s forever 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Heat was sporadic, with a balky boiler that belched black smoke. How Fire Defined the Bronx, and Us 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z “It’s just concentrating, I guess,” Stattmann said of the Cavaliers’ balky shooting. Cold-shooting Virginia wilts down the stretch, falls to Wake Forest 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z And the broadcast concluded with Nantz and Romo speculating that Burrow’s balky knee — which wasn’t the same one he had surgically repaired last year — would be a major storyline this week. Analysis: Zac Taylor’s fearless gamble pays off for Bengals 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z She could only afford a dial-up connection, so she built the journals and other websites from scratch with more efficient code, instead of using slow, balky programs like Adobe Flash. She pulled herself from addiction by learning to code. Now this Kirkland software developer is leading a worker uprising at Apple 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Barr was sidelined by a balky knee early in training camp. Vikings’ Barr finally back; knee injury brought ‘down days’ 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Jason Pope was one of the few holdouts, stuck behind because of a balky car and a cat and dog he was house-sitting. The battle to save South Lake Tahoe 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Couples said his famously balky back handled the delay just fine. Fred Couples improves by three shots, but says ‘I need to play much better tomorrow’ in final round of Boeing Classic 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z Was a balky back the reason for his relative struggles? Red-hot Dodgers beat Mets, optimistic in Mookie Betts' return soon 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z For example, a balky computer system might reject applicants inexplicably. Why Do We Make Things So Hard for Renters? 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z The oft-injured Davis already was limping on a balky knee before injuring his groin, and he missed 30 games during the regular season with various injuries. Anthony Davis back in Lakers’ starting lineup for Game 6 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z He missed 21 games during the season, primarily due to his balky hamstring. Jazz advance to 2nd round, beating Grizzlies in Game 5 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z Since the start of the 2019 season, Stanton’s list of physical ailments is long: a biceps strain, a balky shoulder, two calf strains, a sprained knee, a pulled hamstring and, now, two strained quadriceps. Yankees’ Depth Will Be Tested as Stanton Hits Injured List 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z In the end, the WHO alert system to the world was balky at this critical moment. Opinion | How did an outbreak become a pandemic? Too easily. 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z But the balky satellite internet service at her father’s rural Tennessee farm made it impossible for her to participate in remote classes. The Pandemic Hit the Working Class Hard. The Colleges That Serve Them Are Hurting, Too. 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z His list of physical ailments since is long: a biceps strain, a balky shoulder, two calf strains, a sprained knee, a strained quadriceps and a pulled hamstring. Pitchers Beware: Giancarlo Stanton Is Feeling Strong 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z Keeping Buxton and Donaldson healthy figures to be the biggest key to success for the lineup, after a balky calf kept Donaldson from doing much in his debut with the Twins last year. American League Central Preview Capsules 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z After disavowing bipartisan negotiations to pass a sweeping relief bill opposed by the GOP, Biden confronted a scenario where a single balky moderate Democrat had the ability to upset his plans. Senate Democrats announce deal on unemployment insurance, allowing Biden bill to move forward 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z Nadal, the world No. 2 who is bidding for a record 21st Grand Slam singles title, has found a way to scrape by during the first week with a balky back. Making Week 2 of a Grand Slam Is a Leap. And Not Just for an Extra $80,000 in Australia. 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z Chief among them was Chubb’s balky left knee that he injured last year, ending his 2019 season after just four games. Chubb’s comeback culminates with first Pro Bowl honor 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z And still, a 70-yard strike from Trace McSorley - who replaced Griffin in the fourth quarter after Griffin’s balky left hamstring gave out - pulled the Ravens within five with 2:58 to go. Short-handed Ravens put up fight, fall short in Pittsburgh 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z And still, a 70-yard strike from Trace McSorley — who replaced Griffin in the fourth quarter after Griffin’s balky left hamstring gave out — pulled the Ravens within five with 2:58 to go. Short-handed Ravens put up fight, fall short in Pittsburgh 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z The three spent most of their time coaxing equipment to work; balky systems made the place too warm. Space station marking 20 years of people living in orbit 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z While those who watch the team may be hoping for an addition of some kind to try to improve the balky pass rush, Seattle’s only move was a subtraction, waiving tackle Anthony Rush. The Seahawks waive Anthony Rush, while the Cowboys trade Everson Griffen to Detroit, not Seattle 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z But the Seahawks may also be having to manage Dunbar’s balky knee — which has already held him out of two games this year — all season. Seahawks safety Jamal Adams was expected to return this week, but he still isn’t practicing 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Turner will open his seventh consecutive postseason with the Dodgers Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers with a potentially balky hamstring, a warming bat and no guarantee he will return to Los Angeles in 2021. 'The glue' of the Dodgers, Justin Turner yearns to win a World Series title 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z And there’s rookie Michael Porter Jr., a sharp-shooting forward who slipped to No. 14 in the draft two years ago because of his balky back. Comeback crew: Nuggets leave bubble with newfound respect 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z A balky putter cost him any shot at a second U.S. Johnson unable to keep momentum going at U.S. Open 2020-09-20T04:00:00Z Although Gary Harris was upgraded to “questionable” for Game 5, that balky right hip sidelined him again. Murray scores 42, Nuggets beat Jazz 117-107 in Game 5 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z Six weeks later, as the political calendar bends toward November and the presidential campaigns look to Georgia as a possible battleground, the faults in the state’s balky elections system remain largely unresolved. Anatomy of an Election ‘Meltdown’ in Georgia 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z Her ability to skewer a balky witness in committee hearings has proved as uncanny as it is entertaining. New York Times' sexist double standard: AOC coverage reeks of misogyny 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z Once beset by a flood of complaints, balky computer systems, changed rules and frantic calls to the Treasury Department, the federal government’s small-business Paycheck Protection Program is suddenly looking like a measured success. Following messy start, enormous Paycheck Protection Program shows signs of buttressing economy 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z I knew my perfect guy would be wildly amused by my reference to the quick fix for balky ’80s Nintendo games. L.A. Affairs: I'm single during a pandemic. My dating life has never been better 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z Bank industry groups said on Tuesday that the Small Business Administration’s systems remained balky and that many lenders were getting locked out after 10 minutes of submitting applications. Treasury Vows to Recoup Virus Relief Aid Claimed by Big Companies 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Now they are desperate for cash and struggling with a balky rescue program. Mom and pop stores need cash now. But a federal rescue is still mired in confusion 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z Hampered by a balky left hip, Gostkowski played only four games last season, making 11 of 15 extra points and seven of eight field goals, before landing on injured reserve. Mr. Consistency Leaves New England. No, Not Tom Brady. 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z Orr’s balky knees had limited him to 10 games in the 1975-76 season, but he wanted to return to Boston — and the Bruins wanted him back. Tom Brady isn’t the first sports legend to leave the team he defined 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z The Broncos are counting on their headliner from last year’s free agent class, right tackle Ja’Wuan James, to bounce back from a balky knee that limited him to just three appearances in 2019. AP Source: Broncos agree to $44 million deal with Glasgow 2020-03-16T04:00:00Z Less than three months into a new golf year, however, it is clear that Woods’s balky back is genuinely inhibiting him. Tiger Woods Will Not Compete in Players Championship 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z In 2019 alone, he dealt with a left biceps tear, a balky left shoulder, a left calf strain, a sprained ligament in his right knee and a right quadriceps strain. Yankees May Begin Season Without Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z But scrambling isn't his strong suit, which is why I don't think Riviera necessarily fits his balky short game right now. 2020 Genesis Invitational picks: The case for and against Tiger Woods - Golf Digest 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z The United States later brought in Motorola to fix balky products, making it clear to the company’s CEO this was being done for U.S. intelligence. ‘The intelligence coup of the century’: For decades, the CIA read the encrypted communications of allies and adversaries 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Switches that trigger the organ’s pistons are plagued with leaky valves and balky contacts. Theater’s mighty instrument to undergo an ‘organ transplant’ 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z Lizzie is as well intentioned and balky as the rest of us; she keeps wondering how to “channel all of this dread into action.” How to Write Fiction When the Planet Is Falling Apart 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z The sky’s the limit on potential for Porter, who was considered a top prospect before his balky back. Michael Porter Jr. stays patient as playing time increases 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z And it was all happening even though Oklahoma City played without Danilo Gallinari, the former Clipper who is Oklahoma City’s second-leading scorer and missed the game because of a balky ankle. Clippers can't hold back Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in loss to Thunder 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z Sabathia, who is retiring after this season because of a balky knee, walked off the mound to a standing ovation with an apparent injury in the eighth inning. How the Astros Beat the Yankees in Game 4 of the A.L.C.S. 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z After four stints on the injured list caused by his balky right knee this year, he craved one last October in the limelight, moving to the bullpen. Sabathia, Yanks come apart as Astros push them to brink 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z His balky left ankle heavily taped, Mahomes completed 10 of 11 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown before he was hurt on a successful sneak on fourth-and-inches at the Denver 5. Thomas return to Seattle highlights Ravens-Seahawks showdown 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z He skipped the Summer League in Las Vegas due to a balky knee. 2019-20 NBA Western Conference preview capsules 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z Fluker and his balky hamstring is unable to play, will have lots of friends and family in attendance. Five things to know about Seahawk Jamarco Jones: He’s got ‘FBI’ and may turn out to be a steal for Seattle 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Also, the Dodgers’ refusal to trade him in July is the main reason they did not acquire the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Felipe Vazquez to fortify their balky bullpen. Column: Gavin Lux lives up to the hype in his opening act with the Dodgers 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z Yankees: LHP CC Sabathia said he had his balky right knee drained and received a cortisone shot but remains unsure about his timeline for a return. Yanks’ streak without shutout ended at 220 by Minor, Rangers 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z Wawrinka said he sensed something was wrong with Djokovic, and assumed it was his balky shoulder, but was playing so well he did not change his approach. Novak Djokovic, Hampered by Injury, Is Out of the U.S. Open 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z The 39-year-old lefty, who plans to retire after the season, was removed from his start Friday night against Oakland due to a recurrence of pain in a balky right knee that’s bothered him for years. Sabathia goes on injured list for 4th time in final season 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z Sabathia made his third start since an IL stint caused by right knee pain, and his balky landing leg troubled him again. Profar offsets blown double play, lifts A’s over Yankees 8-2 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z Rams also will keep eye on RB Todd Gurley, whose balky knee gets more attention than many Hollywood stars these days. Rams Training Camp Capsule 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z The machines were big, balky and relatively few in number. Fernando Corbató dies at 93; MIT scientist fostered the digital revolution — and the computer password 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z In buffeting the James acquisition with a bunch of aging and balky parts, Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka followed their great coup with a giant crash. After Anthony Davis trade, can Lakers GM Rob Pelinka be trusted to fill roster? 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z Then again, the Warriors play as if they’re on their last leg, and that leg has a balky knee, a sprained ankle and two hurt toes. Perspective | From Durant to Drake, ornery owner to cheap cheers, NBA Finals have drama all wrong 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z But we’ve all suffered some pain from a balky body part, or, worse, snaps, pulls, ruptures, sprains, etc. Kevin Durant has a new challenge now 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z Bosa missed most of last season with an injury and is already sidelined this offseason by a balky hamstring, but is being counted on for big things by the Niners. 49ers hope investment in line pays off for defense 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z At Bethpage Black, he battled a balky driver and putter as well as an illness that kept him from practicing on the eve of the tournament. Tiger Woods commits to play in next week's Memorial Tournament - Golf Digest 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z And like Tiger, we worry about the chilly conditions for his balky back—and, um, sensitive immune system. PGA Championship picks: The 13 best bets to win at Bethpage Black - Golf Digest 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Chalk it up to a balky putter, which Simpson finally solved on Saturday as he worked his way into contention for the first time at Augusta. Masters 2019: A career-best 64 at Augusta has Webb Simpson thinking he can be a Sunday spoiler - Golf Digest 2019-04-13T04:00:00Z Woosnam said his balky back causes him too much pain on Augusta’s hilly layout. For Zach Johnson, Masters practice-swing gaffe has no penalty but to his pride 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z The Australian who often is at odds with a balky putter played almost flawlessly, with two birdies and an eagle on the back nine. Adam Scott takes a risk and it pays off with Masters lead 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z Not so much in 2016, when that balky back forced him to withdraw from the final round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick after eight holes. Ellie Day's harsh advice motivated Jason Day, bad back and all: “It's the Masters. You need to suck it up.” - Golf Digest 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z When she tried to demonstrate the balky door, it fell off. Rats, leaks, urine: Life in New Orleans low-rent housing 2019-04-09T04:00:00Z Beverley sat for a second consecutive game as he rested a balky right hip, an injury that will not keep him from playing in the postseason, Rivers said. Lakers, Alex Caruso stymie playoff-bound Clippers 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z Forest Service plans to relaunch a balky new Boundary Waters Canoe Area reservation system on March 4. Forest Service to relaunch balky BWCA permit system March 4 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z In the N.F.C. championship game, however, Gurley essentially disappeared, blaming his lack of reps on his “sorry” play rather than his balky knee. Super Bowl LIII Prediction: Our Pick Against the Spread 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z The matchup will be a showcase for arguably the NFL’s top two running backs - as long as Gurley’s balky knee is good. Rams, Cowboys seek long-awaited postseason breakthroughs 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z The matchup will be a showcase for arguably the NFL’s top two running backs — as long as Gurley’s balky knee is good. Rams, Cowboys seek long-awaited postseason breakthroughs 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Center Dwight Howard entered the season with a balky lower back, and after several visits to doctors on both coasts, he required spinal surgery at the end of November. John Wall sits out Wizards’ loss to Bulls, to see specialist as heel pain persists 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z Documents show, for example, that the machine that operated the balky blind rams on the well’s blowout preventer “was improperly maintained and in a state of severe disrepair,” the lawsuit says. Worries about worker dangers grow amid US oil and gas boom 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Chao has become prominent enough that people now routinely seek his advice on Twitter on how to heal faster from a torn rotator cuff or fix a balky knee. N.F.L. Injury Analysis as Fast as You Can Say Ouch 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Mr. Byford says he is confident that trains can travel safely at higher speeds and that fixing the balky signals will allow train operators to travel at the correct speeds. Why Your Subway Train Might Start Moving Faster 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z —Former Buccaneers kicker Chandler Catanzaro signed with the Panthers, as starter Graham Gano will sit out Sunday’s game against the Browns with a balky left knee. NFL notebook: Flacco questionable, could be backup 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z He was a master at building coalitions, a skilled diplomat who understood how to corral balky allies, like Britain and France, and deal adroitly with failing adversaries, like the Soviet Union. Mourning Not Just George Bush’s Death, but the World Order He Helped Build 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z It doesn’t take long before you’ve see blown backs, boxes falling on people’s heads, carpal tunnel in your coworkers’ wrists, and balky knees that never get better. Our new column from inside Amazon: 'They treat us as disposable' 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z Last week, the cause of train delays was not slippery rails but a balky old bridge. How Leaves, Icicles and an Old Bridge Can Complicate Commutes 2018-11-09T05:00:00Z A balky knee that affected his mechanics became a nagging issue, causing discomfort and problems when he pitched with any regularity without days of rest off in between. Analysis: With offseason heating up, who could — and couldn’t — the Mariners trade? 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Minnesota Vikings: A preservation plan for running back Dalvin Cook on Sunday was never abandoned, but the second-year back did test his balky hamstring with a 70-yard run down the left sideline. FLM ALL 32: Team-by-team NFL notes 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z And he played with a balky right shoulder he estimates has popped out of place “14-15 times” in college. With spotlight shining on Gonzaga, Josh Perkins has a message for doubters: ‘Prove them wrong’ 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z In the American League Championship Series, against the Astros, the Red Sox manager, Alex Cora, used his starting pitchers as relievers late in games, in order to shore up a balky bullpen. The Wondrous Theatre of the Red Sox-Dodgers World Series 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z She discovered there was more than just the balky knee that required rehabilitation. EXCHANGE: Though retired, champion still chasing a dream 2018-10-13T04:00:00Z Despite his balky physical history, Bradford is still regarded as an accurate passer. How the Rams and Cardinals match up in Week 2 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z Since coming off the disabled list for his balky right shoulder, Ozuna has been hot. O’Neill, Ozuna lift Cardinals, help Mikolas get 15th win 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z A balky hamstring cost the Kentucky receiver his first three games of 2016 and limited him to just two late touchdowns and 208 yards. Kentucky’s Dorian Baker eager for comeback from ankle injury 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Woods is now forty-two—with a balky back, a wayward driver, and a nerve that hasn’t been properly tested in years. A Great Victory in Defeat for Tiger Woods 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z Justin Rose made it around in 67 after skipping his practice rounds because of a balky back, though he did walk each nine. Johnson parlays recon of Bellerive into sharp PGA start 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Championship since 2015 because of a balky back that required multiple operations. Playing With Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas Begins His P.G.A. Championship Defense 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z But history suggests that the Kochs’ threat is about as believable as that of a parent threatening to “just plain leave” if a balky toddler doesn’t behave. Trump vs. Koch Is a Custody Battle Over Congress 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z A few minutes after the game, Ibrahimovic did make one concession to age and his balky knee, announcing he would not participate in the All-Star game, which will be played on artificial turf in Atlanta. Galaxy’s Ibrahimovic scores hat trick to lead team over Orlando City 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z Aside from a flickering monitor, there is nothing quite as irksome as a balky mouse. Review: Three ‘ergonomic’ mice include just one winner 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z A balky driver for Woods over portions of the back nine confirmed as much, frequently leaving him scrambling from diabolical spots simply to save par. Tiger Woods rallies, finishes first round of Quicken Loans National 7 shots back 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z With Trout at designated hitter and a bench consisting of a backup catcher and two infielders, the Angels had few options when Chris Young left the game because of a balky hamstring. Mike Trout continues tear with bases-clearing single in Angels 5-4 win over Diamondbacks 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z A balky putter seemed to bog him down, but that ended on Saturday and Sunday, when he made 14 total birdies, each producing a bigger roar than the last. Tiger Woods had us all in awe of him again this weekend at the Players - Golf Digest 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z But the balky putter was too much to overcome. Tiger Woods final round at the Wells Fargo? Ehh, can we talk about something else? - Golf Digest 2018-05-06T04:00:00Z Of the many ways the New York City subway unravels on a near daily basis, it has one Achilles’ heel that remains an impediment to any significant turnaround — the balky signals that control the trains. M.T.A. Pins Its Hopes on Unproven Technology to Fix Subway 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z And while dealing with a balky quadriceps, he was seen playing golf the morning before an August 2016 game against the Yankees in which he aggravated his leg injury. Yoenis Cespedes Diagnoses Himself With a Golf Deficiency 2018-04-22T04:00:00Z The ensemble was “a democracy,” Mr. Tree noted in the movie, “and there’s nothing more balky and time-wasting than a democracy.” Michael Tree, violist who co-founded the influential Guarneri Quartet, dies at 84 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z She ticked off a litany of problems that the dearth of funding has spawned: leaky roofs, drafty windows, balky heaters. Fed up with school spending cuts, Oklahoma teachers walk out 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z Right fielder Gregory Polanco’s perpetually balky hamstring limits him to less than 130 games. Pirates enter 2018 with retooled roster, modest expectations 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z Chen made only five starts last year because of a balky elbow, and it’s uncertain if or when he’ll pitch again. Another uphill climb for Marlins as Jeter era begins 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z And if Ciman plays, he also leads, wearing the captain's armband on his right bicep above the protective wrap he wore on his balky right knee. Laurent Ciman anchors LAFC's back line while Bob Bradley waits on return of injured players 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z The lengthened seasons after two World Series runs, the much-discussed carry-over for a franchise that waited 108 years for a championship and a balky wrist took their toll. Cubs’ Zobrist hoping to bounce back after down season 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z He began a throwing program in mid-January to rehabilitate his balky elbow, but is not expected to be ready for opening day. Marlins still hoping for return on Chen investment 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z A balky left elbow limited Chen to nine games last year and 22 in 2016. Marlins’ Chen not expected to be ready for opening day 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Many of the ideas can be pursued by the administration through rule-making, which means Trump can drive change without a balky Congress. On drug costs, modest steps follow Trump’s big promises 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z In a training session for Sunday’s men’s downhill, Canada’s Manuel Osborne-Paradis, 34, found the fastest line despite a balky back and two creaking knees. 2018 Winter Olympics TV schedule and highlights Jason Day: Lost in the Tiger hoopla was another former World No. 1 with a balky back making a long-awaited return to the PGA Tour. Tiger Woods returns, Tony Romo rumors, and the best Johnny Miller quote of all time - Golf Digest 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z “It depends,” shot back Etienne as she walked with the balky little robot. Expansion of AP computer science courses draws more girls and minorities 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z In Montgomery County, Md., emergency “cold starting teams” will arrive at the bus depots by 4 a.m. plying the balky diesel engines with ether or starting them with portable generators. Is the polar vortex back? Be afraid, frigid friends. 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z By the afternoon, three horses remained — the toughest and balkiest to get into trailers. Santa Ana winds roar through Southern California, whipping fires on destructive path – LA Times 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z Hubbard filled in capably for Gilbert earlier this season while Gilbert dealt with a balky hamstring injury. Steelers look for 6th straight win as sliding Packers visit 2017-11-24T05:00:00Z Green Bay waived Bennett with the designation that he “failed to disclose a physical condition,” but Bennett said the Packers were aware of his balky shoulder when he signed him. Brady, Patriots send Broncos to fifth straight loss, 41-16 2017-11-12T05:00:00Z Chen’s available in 2018 is in doubt because of a balky left elbow that limited him to nine games this year and 22 in 2016. Injury-plagued Wei-Yin Chen plans to remain with Marlins 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Nearly 80 years later, President Trump’s former chief strategist, Stephen K. Bannon, has declared a “season of war” to push out problematic Republicans in midterm elections, just as Roosevelt tried to do to balky Democrats. Steve Bannon Vows ‘War’ on His Own Party. It Didn’t Work So Well for F.D.R. 2017-10-22T04:00:00Z Last season, Steven Gerrard and his balky hamstring limped to the bench in stadiums all over the country and he was greeted by thousands of fans wearing his No. 8 Liverpool shirt in tribute. Cole's quiet excellence deserves to be appreciated — and rewarded 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z But there were problems right away with registering the voters — and the online system was balky. Chaotic, violent referendum in Catalonia shows landslide support for secession from Spain 2017-10-01T04:00:00Z And this season, Matz said he received only “a couple’’ of shots of the anti-inflammatory drug Toradol for his balky elbow. Mets’ Painful Season Can Be Summed Up in Two Words: Steven Matz 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z But the wall is far from a reality and, with Mexico refusing to pay anything, Trump is seeking money from a balky Congress. Trump heads to Arizona to tout immigration crackdown and rally supporters 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z We’re not naming names, but, never mind, we’re naming names, because you already saw the culprit: It was Rickie Fowler at the British Open with a balky putter who ruined the greatest golf bet ever. Justin Thomas celebrates with Tiger Woods, Louis Oosthuizen lip-syncs & an #SB2K17 member gets engaged - Golf Digest 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z Gondolas do not contribute to greenhouse gases, and they soar over clogged highways and balky subway signals. Pushing for a Commute That Would Rise Above the Rest 2017-08-13T04:00:00Z But Mr. Trump used the friendly Ohio setting to issue a warning to balky Republican senators. ‘People Love You’: For Trump, a Welcome Escape From the Capital 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z There are few symbols more potent of the slogging work than the pushcart — which, balky as it can be, is a virtual livelihood on wheels. Caught on video: Man flips over street vendor's cart in Hollywood, unleashing public anger 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z A balky knee caused him to flunk a Dodgers physical in the off-season. Fans vote Justin Turner into All-Star game, then Dodgers earn comeback win over Arizona 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z Battling a balky driver, the Swede instead spent stretches of the third round in the rough and sand. David Lingmerth clings to lead after third round of Quicken Loans National 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z The government’s sprawling information-technology system is flawed and balky, controlled in agency fiefdoms that will be difficult to break.... Silicon Valley, White House Tackle Troubled Government Tech 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Renters expect perfection and won’t tolerate little annoyances that homeowners come to live with, like a balky ice maker or sticky door, and renters have no long-term stake in the property. What to Consider Before You Buy a Vacation Home 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z Booker is no longer bogged down by either his balky knee or his adjustment from the college game to the pros. Broncos backfield filled with players making comebacks 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z With his balky back feeling better, Wood hopes to provide a spark for the Americans as the squad resumes the final round of World Cup qualifying. Wood hopes to provide spark for US soccer with back better 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z He walks to work from his apartment near the Capitol, trudging through the elements on balky knees. Senator John Kennedy (No, Not That One) Embraces Anonymity 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z The diminutive speedster showed flashes of his capabilities, but a balky hamstring limited his opportunities. Virginia’s Zaccheaus set to rebound after disappointing year 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z In the past, if his car was balky in practice, there was tension. Dale Jr says retiring announcement took the pressure off 2017-04-28T04:00:00Z But he has felt the ravages of age – a balky knee, a wrist he has to hold a certain way when he plays racquetball, hearing aids tucked discreetly in his ears. This super fit 80-year-old personal trainer is teaching his aging clients how to stay in fighting shape 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z The app Boston Properties wants motorists to use is balky and needlessly intrusive. Perspective | Introducing the poop bag, accepted by fine retailers everywhere 2017-03-26T04:00:00Z It was old and worn too, with a sloping floor, cracked walls and balky heat. A Letter From the Heart Clinches a Park Slope Deal 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z Whether it was the increased attention and expectations, the Ryder Cup controversy over an article penned by his brother P.J. that proved more headache than humor, or a balky back, it's been a rocky year. DJ's recent success can trace to his renewed focus in the gym - Golf Digest 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z But the idea of detaining more immigrants has sparked fears that the immigration court system, already balky, will grind to a halt. Trump plans to crack down on immigration may cost billions 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z But for alarmed politicians and citizens looking for ways to roadblock Trump, trying to exploit a loophole in the balky democratic machinery is misguided and naïve. The Electoral College won't dump Trump. After inauguration, we fight | Ross Barkan 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z A county spokesman, David Wert, conceded that treatment approval had been balky and slow, but he said the county did not want to deny anyone needed care. ‘Victimizing Me All Over Again’: San Bernardino Victims Fight for Treatment 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z His competitive future was a question mark last December because his balky back made even a sedentary existence difficult. Tiger Woods, With Nerves but No Back Pain, Is Poised to Return 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z Bulls: Rondo played his second straight game on that balky ankle. Jimmy Butler’s 40 points boost Bulls past Lakers, 118-110 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z After the announcement, reporters flipped open their laptops to file their stories, struggling with balky Wi-Fi. I broke the news to the Clinton campaign about the new FBI probe; what happened next 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z After the announcement, reporters flipped open their laptops to file their stories, struggling with balky Wi-Fi. I broke the news to the Clinton campaign about the new FBI emails probe. Here's what happened next 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z The osprey parents were urging their balky youngster off the platform and into flight. The Dynamism of Janet McTeer 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z This is her first year playing varsity soccer after a high school career that was initially derailed by balky knees. Girls’ soccer notebook: Megan Nayak’s comeback is complete for resurgent Georgetown Visitation 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z Cabrera said he hoped to avoid surgery on his balky left knee. The Mets’ Big Off-Season Question: Whither Yoenis Cespedes? 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z He missed more later in the season because of a balky ankle. Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas steadily heals from hip ailment 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Since Cabrera returned on Aug. 19 from a stay on the disabled list because of a balky left knee, he has been a linchpin of the Mets’ offense. Mets Fall to Nationals; Ailing Jacob deGrom May Miss His Next Start 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z In the end, his balky left knee wouldn't allow him to do either. Federer looked into ways to play either Olympics or US Open 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z Yet there was Bolt, unbeatable despite a balky hamstring that threatened to keep him out of Rio and periodic bouts of boredom. Usain Bolt runs into history, takes place among greatest athletes of all-time 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z Sprinters’ prospects can hinge on balky hamstrings and pulled calf muscles. The Olympics Issue 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z Ware missed five games last season because of his balky lower back, but teamed up with Von Miller to badger Ben Roethlisberger, Tom Brady and Cam Newton in the playoffs. Ware says he’s feeling good but Broncos are being cautious 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z Also, while it’s off recreational drugs, Apple Music is still balkier than Spotify, and is more likely to leave you staring at a spinning red line as it gathers its wits and looks for songs. Spotify and Apple Music: The Goth vs. the Stoner 2016-07-16T04:00:00Z In the end, his balky left knee wouldn't allow him to do either. Federer looked into ways to play either Olympics or US Open 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z But Beltran’s balky hamstring has given Girardi enough cause to move him from right field into the designated hitter spot when the Yankees face right-handed pitching. Yankees Hold Off Indians to Get Critical Stretch Off to Good Start 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z Other topics this week include a balky Start menu and Outlook/iCloud syncing issues. Try a clean install of Windows 10 to get around remnant code 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z Jordan Spieth, the defending champion, spent a significant portion of his unexpected afternoon off trying to get his balky putter back on track. Top players struggling heading into weekend at US Open 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z “I just haven’t quite played up to my potential,” he said, blaming mostly a balky putter. Dustin Johnson chasing Memorial win, not U.S. Open redemption - Golf Digest 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z If just one app seems to be acting balky or freezing up, try forcibly closing it. Reviving a Sluggish iPhone 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z She knew all about the memory games that some experts promote to resharpen balky minds, yet the research she had read frowned on their effectiveness. Fraying at the Edges: Her Fight to Live With Alzheimer’s 2016-04-30T04:00:00Z Collins said he planned to start Wright in all three games this week in Philadelphia as a way of seeing how Wright’s balky back reacts to the workload. Mets’ David Wright May Rather Be in Philadelphia Whenever He Can 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z It was also the sixth time since May last year that the historic monument was closed by a balky elevator. Washington Monument closes after elevator malfunction — for second time this week 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z After a balky knee slowed his start last year, McCutchen said he is healthier than ever this spring. Castro, Refsnyder power Yankees to 7-2 win over Pirates 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z It seemed that most of the people had never taken MARC, a Maryland commuter line, before or used the balky machine to buy a ticket. Would you offer strangers a ride? I did. We had a blast. 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z The Terrapins began the game with balky outside shooting when Michigan State packed the interior in an effort to limit Jones. Maryland women beat Michigan State, 60-44, in Big Ten title game 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z A balky shoulder wasn’t about to keep him completely off the court. Augustin leads Nuggets to 117-107 win over Lakers 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z That’s because batteries run out, systems get hacked, and even advanced technology can be balky. Why Naval Academy students are learning to sail by the stars for the first time in a decade 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z After a few aborted attempts in the balky state Legislature to create a preservation commission, activists put Proposition 20 on the statewide ballot in 1972. Political drama is nothing new to California Coastal Commission 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z In the weeks leading up to the Toronto game, Bryant was bothered by a sore ankle, balky wrist and discomfort in his hips. Remembering the night Kobe Bryant scored 81 points 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z DeMarcus Ware missed five full games and parts of three others with a bad back and balky knee, but Denver’s defense finished No. 1 overall for the first time in franchise history. Elway calls Kubiak his equal not his employee 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z Ware missed five full games and parts of three others with a bad back and balky knee, but Ray and Barrett combined for 9 1-2 sacks. Kubiak steered Broncos through lots of troubled waters 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z And it is this balky growth in jobs that is keeping this recovery in first gear. Recent editorials published in Indiana newspapers 2015-12-28T05:00:00Z Rick Nash didn’t play because balky back that tightened up on him in practice. Rangers win their 4th straight, beat Avs 2-1 2015-11-07T05:00:00Z In a rare admission last month, it also conceded frustration with balky service. After a year-long search, Metro names new general manager 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z They’re eager to rebound with Scott and his balky back healthy. Colorado Preview Capsule 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z And his balky back is up to carrying the responsibility. Boyle, Buffs look to rebound from disappointing season 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z So far, they also serve a very different purpose — too slow and expensive to watch movies or surf the classifieds, they are instead used mostly for chatting, often on balky video connections. Cuba is coming online, but who will control its internet? 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z But HealthCare.gov worked the other way around initially, funneling prospective shoppers to a balky accounts-creation page. Customer-friendly upgrades for gov’t health insurance site 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z By May, his leg still balky, he was itching to get back to the battlefields. In fighting Islamic State, man finds his cause 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z Lind, who has been on the field for most of the season despite dealing with a balky back, said his health is the most crucial factor. Brewers end 8-game skid in 8-4 win over Reds 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z His balky back is apparently healing more slowly than expected. Mets Show Off Efficiency in Defeat of Phillies 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z It has not helped Lagares’s confidence that his defense has slipped, in part because of his balky elbow. A New Role for Lagares as the Mets Keep Rolling 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z Last year, he missed three months after back surgery, and this year he took two months off to fix a balky short game. Tiger Woods running out of chances to salvage season 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z His balky left knee had acted up the day before, leading him to ask out of a game. Matt Harvey Excels at the Plate, but That’s About It, as the Mets Fall in Washington 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z Phil Mickelson made the cut, but a balky putter did not allow him to convert multiple birdie chances, and he finished his two rounds at three over par. Chambers Bay Has Even Leaders Scratching Their Heads 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z And with the runways — OK, fairways — running hot, Woods can bench his balky driver. Why Tiger Woods could contend in U.S. Open at Chambers Bay 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z But Apple wasn’t able to bring the product together in time, finding it too hard to marry technology and balky content providers, according to several people familiar with the plan. Online video gets more tempting, confusing with NFL and Showtime 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z Last season she missed time because of Lyme Disease and a balky back. WNBA team season preview capsules 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z Leaders have warned the White House they may not be able to supply enough votes to compensate for balky members of the president’s own party. Obama Pushes Skeptical Legislators Hard on Pacific Trade Deal 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z Many of the online exchanges are wrestling with surging costs, especially for balky technology and expensive customer call centers — and tepid enrollment numbers. Almost half of Obamacare exchanges face financial struggles in the future 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z The goal, with both Roosevelt and Obama, was to bypass a balky Congress. FDR: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Made America Into a Superpower 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z What if the next-worst scenario happens and his back is fine but his short game is balky? For a Master of the Past, Nostalgia Isn’t Enough 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z They also did well to require that Iran use only their balky first-generation IR-1 centrifuges, built with 1970s technology, that would slow any enrichment effort. Disagreements cloud who won and lost in the Iran nuclear deal 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z They were to meet in the semifinals at Indian Wells last month, but a balky right knee forced Williams out of that matchup. Serena, Djokovic, Isner, Suarez Navarro winners in Miami 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z For decades, their predecessors used such favors to move balky lawmakers from "nay" to "aye." Budget spat leaves House GOP leaders facing new discord 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z "I just felt like it was time for a change," said Young, who skirted questions about his balky knee. Lakers' Nick Young shows off new hairdo at practice 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z And critics of the existing program say it is premature to invest more taxpayer money in electronic record systems that are balky and, in many cases, unable to share information easily. Federal health records program leaves some medical professionals out of loop 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z In the days after the season ended, Braun underwent a procedure to freeze the balky nerve that was causing problems. Braun’s thumb feeling fine, aiming to regain powerful stroke 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z He’ll be 29 when next season starts with a history of a balky back and a cap hit of $8.5 million for the final year of his deal. Talented Seahawks can’t let Super Bowl loss linger 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z He'll be 29 when next season starts with a history of a balky back and a cap hit of $8.5 million for the final year of his deal. Talented Seahawks can't let Super Bowl loss linger 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z The roster is lousy, the cornerstone player limps around on a balky knee after signing a huge contract, and the triangle offense looks more like a circle on many nights. Phil Jackson has yet to show his knack with woeful Knicks 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z Some blame a balky economy that cannot kept up with immigration from France’s former colonies. France’s ethnic apartheid: ‘Separate Islamic societies’ breed discontent, radicalism 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z “That stuff fuels me,” said Tulowitzki, who hit .340 with 21 homers before shutting it down because of his balky hip. Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki’s surgically repaired hip on mend 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z On the road, the Tri Glide Ultra is strong and steady — a little balky around town, but smooth on the highway. Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra is a lumbering but luxurious 3-wheeler 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z Reporters staked out his new, seventh-floor office, diminished digs assigned to the House’s least-senior member in an office building riddled with asbestos and balky plumbing. Jailed lawmaker’s return brings Virginia Capitol more unwanted attention 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z Cadence TR putters With the growing enthusiasm for counterbalanced putters, it’s becoming clear that weight is a solution for balky strokes. Ping boosts G30's long game, adds new short-game clubs, too: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z The Georgetown men’s basketball team was balky on those fronts at the most inopportune times Saturday afternoon, and the result was a 60-57 overtime loss to Providence before 10,786 at Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Georgetown basketball falls to Providence in overtime 2015-01-10T05:00:00Z It’s a marked shift for Ford, whose seven-year partnership with Microsoft produced several systems that were often criticized for being too complex and balky. To Tame Dashboard Chaos, Carmakers Take a Hint From Tablets 2015-01-01T05:00:00Z Flynn said she rediscovered table tennis about a year and a half ago when her balky knees would not allow her to get back into squash. Table tennis enthusiasts ‘smash’ each other 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z The Indianapolis native made three straight three-pointers to open the second half, injecting energy into a group that trailed by 10 at halftime amid defensive breakdowns, a half-dozen missed layups and balky free throw shooting. Georgetown tops Indiana in overtime thanks to D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera 2014-12-27T05:00:00Z U.S. proposals to Tehran helped convince balky European countries, as well as Russia and China, that the impasse in the Iran nuclear talks wasn't due to American intransigence, U.S. officials say. With Cuba move, Obama doubles down on strategy of engagement 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z The balky back limited Woods to eight tournaments in a season in which he missed two cuts and withdrew from two events. On the comeback, Woods has same expectations - win 2014-12-03T05:00:00Z The Mars program is subject to funding constraints and a balky political system. NASA prepares to test the spaceship that could take us to Mars Sitting in her living room in Florissant, a St. Louis suburb, she clutches at a balky knee, and her voice is hoarse from chanting. For Ferguson demonstrators, Thanksgiving is a moment of respite 2014-11-27T05:00:00Z Moore dealt with a balky hamstring at the end of training camp and lost the starting slot receiver job to Justin Brown. Moore ready for familiar faces as Saints visit 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z The first wave of in-dash systems were typically developed in-house by automakers and flopped because they were balky, confusing and relied on technology that quickly became outdated. Apple and Google make inroads into your car 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z After 10 opening minutes of balky soccer, Donovan abruptly put the Galaxy on top with an emphatic header on a pass from Sarvas. Donovan tricks Real; Galaxy advance with 5-0 win 2014-11-09T05:00:00Z The speedy Lawson was hampered in the preseason by a balky hamstring. Ty Lawson out with sore ankle vs. Cavaliers 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z As originally designed, the Obama administration’s website worked the opposite way, overloading the balky system. Consumers to get peek at 2015 health law premiums 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z That was the second of three consecutive losses, all of which came with Reynolds wearing a brace to stabilize his balky right knee. Navy-Notre Dame rivalry is historically lopsided, but don’t tell Brian Kelly No one knows if Dwyane Wade, 32, and his balky knees can match the 54 games he played last season. Cleveland's Big Three should make Cavaliers No. 1 in East 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z He was cleared for contact two weeks ago, though a balky ankle will keep him briefly sidelined when the Panthers open practice this weekend. Pitt’s Johnson ready to return from knee injury 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z Zimmerman, whose balky right shoulder was affecting his throwing at third, put the team first and agreed. Nationals overcame injury adversity with guile and grit The Jets, as they hoped, were negating Johnson, the star receiver, who was limited by a balky ankle. Passing, on Offense and Defense, Is Jets’ Undoing Against Lions 2014-09-28T04:00:00Z When Zimmerman does return to the field, his first action may be at first base, and LaRoche may get more rest for his balky back. Doug Fister, Adam LaRoche spark Nationals to 3-2 win over Marlins In 1931, Herbert Hoover signed a law making it the national anthem, ensuring the spectacle of generations of opera singers and pop divas trying to wrestle its balky lyrics to the ground before ballgames. Facing Perilous Fights, Obama Turns to History and Donors 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z A few of the touchscreens seemed balky but perhaps that’s to be expected for a device not yet on sale. Five Nagging Questions About the New iPhones and Apple Watch 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z Such counselors, or navigators, were indispensable in helping consumers use balky federal and state websites in the first enrollment period, which ran from Oct. Healthcare.gov Upgrades Are Priority for New Health and Human Services Chief 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z The sensational second-year player wasn’t as effective against Indiana because of a balky lower back. A look at the WNBA Finals 2014-09-06T04:00:00Z Most of that was done while playing on a balky knee that required offseason surgery. New playmakers set to spice up Jets’ offense 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z He was also doomed by a balky putter, finishing with a one-under 70. A Win for Chris Kirk, and a Boost for Others 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z And virtually none of them went anywhere—nor were they expected to, given a balky Senate and a Democratic president with a veto pen. These are Congress' Code Words of Uselessness 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z Men dressed in old-time overalls start balky engines with a hard pull down on propellers. WWI aviation still alive at aerodrome in New York 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z The balky, often dysfunctional federal exchange frustrated millions of consumers after it opened on Oct. Problems With HealthCare.gov Could Force Delays in Fall 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z Massachusetts may join them, but prefers to revamp its balky state-run portal as part of a dual-track strategy before enrollment begins again. New Mexico decides to use HealthCare.gov for 2015 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z Mr. Maeda loves his silverware, his balky windows and his door that “opens sometimes,” he said. Putting Magic in the Mundane 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z Hulu will provide both the video and the advertising, replacing a sometimes balky viewing experience with a smoother one that plays well on the phone, tablet, computer screen and television. ‘South Park’ Marches On in New Places 2014-07-12T04:00:00Z The man whose ball-striking was always admired by his peers, who was held back by a balky putter, shot a 71 in his first round. U.S. Senior Open leader Gene Sauers and the disease that threatened his career and his life: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z The inning continued, and a question waited in the manager’s office: How much longer should the Nationals tempt fate with Zimmerman’s balky shoulder at third base in order to give them their best offensive lineup? Nationals allow six runs in 11th inning to drop series opener against Orioles A Las Vegas woman died Monday after putting off brain surgery for two months while attempting to gain coverage on Nevada’s balky health exchange, the Las Vegas Sun said. Woman dies after struggling with Obamacare exchange and putting off surgery: report 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z Early on, she sported a balky but powerful first serve, and a nimble willingness to move forward, pressing the points against the more robotic Kvitova. Venus Williams Flashes Old Form at Wimbledon, but It Is Fleeting 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z After struggling with balky clamps and latches, the cosmonauts ended up using a wire tie to secure the antenna to Zvezda. Cosmonauts wrap up tiring 7.5-hour Russian spacewalk 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z A week earlier, Mr. Edwards and Ms. Field gamely battled the balky Internet of their public relations company’s offices to allow this reporter to take a whiff of the scents released by their machine. What Good Taste Smells Like 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z The San Antonio Spurs open their rematch with the Miami Heat on Thursday, and their star point guard is nursing a balky left ankle. Spurs’ Parker Plans to Play in Game 1 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z Ferrer, 32, also was not buying that Nadal, who turns 28 Tuesday, was more vulnerable this year because of his inconsistent results or his balky back. Rafael Nadal Sails Into French Open Quarterfinals Barely Tested 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z The only part of the process that felt balky was getting columns of text to line up neatly: Sometimes they were uneven and I couldn’t nudge them into alignment. iBooks Author Is the Most Interesting Apple Software You Aren't Using 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z Finally, in desperation, they decreed that voting would continue on Wednesday until the balky voters get it right. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z Lee will provide the Jaguars with great draft value if his balky knees hold up. Fantasy Football: Analyzing N.F.L. Draft Picks, Part 4 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z Will the balky knee of Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez, a potential starter in Brazil, be fully healed by the U.S. opener against Ghana on June 16? Competition for roster spot on U.S. World Cup team is a numbers game 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z “Extremely frustrating,” Cuddyer said of his balky hamstring, something he’s never experienced before in his career. Young stars Trout, Harper square off for first time in majors 2014-04-22T04:38:03Z The past six months were largely about preservation for Wade, who appeared in 54 games because of balky knees and a hamstring strain. Heat 99, Bobcats 88: Heat, Putting Concerns Aside, Take First Step in Title Defense 2014-04-20T23:25:36Z Europe’s most powerful politician, she has a record of getting balky neighbors to follow her lead. Germany's Merkel Gets Tough on Russia 2014-04-17T10:00:10Z As for the coach, the one with the balky hip? John Calipari’s Trip to the Final Four, Step by Agonizing Step 2014-04-05T18:23:50Z ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods’s balky back forced him to withdraw Tuesday from the Arnold Palmer Invitational, imperiling his bid for a fifth green jacket at the Masters in less than a month. Bad Back Forces Woods From Palmer Event 2014-03-19T00:16:54Z For the moment, the balky ignition systems pose the most serious legal threat to GM. Will the Government Rescue GM Again? 2014-03-18T14:45:38Z The weather was not ideal for his balky back, but after receiving treatment Friday night, Woods, 38, said he felt better. Reed Leads Tight Field as Doral Shows Soft Side 2014-03-09T01:19:34Z His numbers: two bogeys, eight pars and maybe most newsworthy, no noticeable grimaces on account of the balky back that forced him to withdraw Sunday in the final round of the Honda Classic. Woods Struggles at Doral 2014-03-07T00:29:55Z That is the same menu of actions that was offered to President George W. Bush in 2008 when Russia went to war with Georgia, another balky former Soviet republic. News Analysis: Russia to Pay? Not So Simple 2014-03-01T17:09:33Z Early in his round Thursday, Mickelson clutched his back after a swing, but he refused to use his balky back as an excuse for his so-so score. A Year After a Sensational First Round, Mickelson Settles for a So-So One 2014-01-31T03:04:32Z Missing seven games this season complicates the matter for Tillman, and a balky right knee that troubled him before the triceps injury might be even more concerning. Tillman unsure if he'll be back with Bears 2014-01-31T02:35:00Z When it comes to Congress, the formula for success in dealing with a balky opposition continues to elude the White House except perhaps for a new opening with Republicans on immigration. News Analysis: Executive Order May Be Only Option, but It Comes With Limits 2014-01-29T03:45:16Z HealthCare.gov crashed soon after its launch on October 1, as millions of visitors entered the site, and remained balky for much of the ensuing weeks. Over 2 million have signed up for Obamacare: U.S. officials 2013-12-31T18:31:07Z Or perhaps all that pressure massaging the balky new electronic machines was too much. City Room: Monitoring Elections Could Kill You. Well, Sort Of. 2013-12-31T15:24:33Z The Colonials shot 53 percent but were unable to pull away for good in part because of balky free throw shooting. George Washington men’s basketball gets past UMBC to continue strong start 2013-12-21T23:26:30Z The last thing they want to do is to steer frustrated individuals back to a balky Web site. Launch of HealthCare.gov has been a rough passage for program ‘navigators’ 2013-11-30T23:45:00Z Lawmakers adopted the plan, putting them in the same boat as Americans trying to buy coverage through the new, often balky health exchanges. How Congress Got Special Treatment Under Obamacare 2013-11-20T18:18:23Z Their reasoning is pretty straightforward: If the balky website hinders people who want to get covered, it’s not fair to penalize them. If Healthcare.gov Isn't Fixed By December, What's Obama's Plan B? 2013-11-12T20:56:20Z That begins, but does not end, with fixing the balky Web site HealthCare.gov. Balz: For Obama, and Democrats, it’s crunch time 2013-11-09T21:40:53Z Coles given the limitations his balky knee imposes in terms of extensive playing time. Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina: Pieces falling into place for Hokies 2013-10-06T00:55:24Z It’s nothing like the balky, infuriating fingerprint-reader efforts of earlier cellphones. Apple Reviewers Say New iPhones Nice Enough, Call Fingerprint Scanner "Genuinely Awesome," iOS 7 Software A Worthy Overhaul 2013-09-18T18:39:00Z In Mamelodi, the family relied on the same kind of smelly, balky paraffin cookstove their neighbors used. Mamelodi Journal: Trading Privilege for Privation, Family Hits a Nerve in South Africa 2013-09-16T02:32:39Z He remained poised and good-humored from his perch on stage at the town-hall meeting despite fighting a balky sound system. Jeff Bezos to his future Washington Post journalists: Put the readers first 2013-09-05T00:33:00Z But it will be difficult to release him if Jonathan Scott's balky right knee remains an issue. Time to cut to chase 2013-08-23T02:20:00Z Now they’re all old men with balky joints and bad prostates and terrifyingly small pensions. Viewpoint: White House Should Ignore the '72 Dolphins 2013-08-20T21:05:25Z Engineers managed to get the balky wheels turning again recently, but both devices are far from healthy, showing much higher levels of friction than they once did. Full Recovery Unlikely for NASA's Planet-Hunting Kepler Spacecraft 2013-07-25T21:15:08.757Z Marcum will not make his next start, but with a final diagnosis pending on his balky arm, his future otherwise remained murky. Mets Maintaining a Close Eye on Arms, Injured and Otherwise 2013-07-09T03:00:00Z Mr. Obama’s climate-change speech at Georgetown University last week was aimed not just at a domestic audience, but also at foreigners convinced that a balky Congress had killed America’s commitment to tackling the issue. Listening Post: Obama Seeks to Reassert U.S. Role in Climate Debate 2013-07-02T10:28:27Z Harper, their most dynamic hitter, has missed 16 games on the disabled list as he recovers from his balky left knee. Indians 2, Nationals 1: Cleveland scores winning run in the ninth on play at the plate 2013-06-15T02:53:45Z At the United Nations, Ms. Rice earned good reviews for lining up balky members behind sanctions on North Korea and Iran. Tom Donilon to Resign as National Security Adviser 2013-06-05T11:00:03Z One of Woods’s playing competitors was Fred Couples, 53, who never appears to be in distress except when his balky back is troubling him. When Not Sharp, Tiger Woods Knows How to Avoid the Cut 2013-06-01T00:32:19Z Haas made his way around the course with a balky back that he said left him in "a little bit" of pain. Jay Haas, Duffy Waldorf top Senior PGA leaderboard 2013-05-24T00:57:10Z Padres LF Carlos Quentin sat out with a balky right knee. Descalso's slam, Wainwright's arm carry Cards 2013-05-22T04:56:08Z But the plan unraveled Wednesday, when the veteran, David Garrard, 35, two weeks after proclaiming himself “definitely healthy,” realized that his balky left knee would not let him continue playing in the N.F.L. Jets Tear Up Quarterback Plan as David Garrard Retires 2013-05-16T00:28:37Z Padres LF Carlos Quentin was back in the starting lineup after a balky right knee sidelined him Friday. Richard implodes in 2nd, D-Backs roll Padres 8-1 2013-05-05T05:12:08Z NOTES: Padres LF Carlos Quentin was in the original lineup but was scratched with a balky right knee. Padres ride Alonso's HR to 7-6 win over Arizona 2013-05-04T05:17:08Z I’ve now heard from numerous people that the fingerprint scanners, both at enrollment centers and at the airport kiosks, can occasionally be balky. On the Road: More Fliers May Qualify for Security Shortcuts - On the Road 2013-04-22T23:45:07Z Djokovic won despite a balky right ankle, which he twisted two weeks ago in a Davis Cup match against the United States. | Tennis: Nadal and Djokovic Advance in Monte Carlo 2013-04-20T03:33:17Z Fast food is about the only way to satisfy a Sixers fan this year after a season full of promise collapsed under Andrew Bynum's balky knees. Hawes lifts 76ers past Bucks, 100-92 2013-03-28T01:27:09Z Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Tea Party favorite urged conservatives to embrace immigration reform, arguing that the status quo is untenable and the Republican Party should help shape legislation to overhaul a balky immigration system. GOP Senator Rand Paul Embraces Immigration Reform 2013-03-19T19:20:24Z Neither did Anthony, who left a couple of minutes into the second half when his balky right knee, which he acknowledged Tuesday isn't getting better, acted up. Anthony flops in Knicks' 117-94 loss to Nuggets 2013-03-14T05:28:15Z When the finally reached out, a balky cellphone nearly caused him to wait even longer. Waiting Ends for Matt Anderson, 30-Year-Old Devils Rookie 2013-02-02T04:12:08Z The group included Obama allies like Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, who pushed Schumer and other balky Democrats to back Hagel, White House officials and Hagel aides from his two terms in the Senate. In big push for Hagel, no leading from behind from White House 2013-01-30T06:09:23Z In some cases, GOP governors are trying to persuade balky legislatures led by Republicans. Money fears vs. real benefits in Medicaid choice 2013-01-28T16:47:09Z Kansas took advantage of some balky outside shooting by the Wildcats, and routinely beat them off the dribble at the other end for easy baskets around the rim. Releford leads No. 3 Kansas past No. 11 K-State 2013-01-23T03:17:15Z But my test unit was plagued by a balky accelerometer that sometimes took an inordinate amount of time to reorient the screen when I flipped it from landscape to portrait. Windows 8’s mutant spawn of laptops invade 2013-01-05T02:20:09Z Kampman's balky knee was the main reason he was on the market. Jaguars fire GM Gene Smith after 4 seasons 2012-12-31T14:06:09Z If that happens, the desire to keep Griffin's balky knee healthy will likely limit their offense to the point that Romo can beat them. The Fifth Down: Week 17 Matchups: Sound and Fury, Signifying Something 2012-12-28T11:00:57Z Due to faulty special teams and a chronically balky offense, the Cougars' first-half field position was awful. There's no getting around it, Cougars just aren't having any fun 2012-11-18T02:10:04Z Still, there are questions about a balky left leg that forced him to miss three games as a sophomore and didn't allow him to practice in the second half of the season. Washington men hope one of veterans steps into starring role 2012-11-06T05:11:03Z They require the rewriting of decades-old laws, the assent of a balky Congress, favorable rulings from courts and a bureaucracy that works smoothly and swiftly to advance a president’s goals. The Agenda: Romney ‘Weed Whacker’ on Environmental Rules May Falter 2012-10-06T18:57:51Z Considering that history, Tim Cook’s reaction to the outcry over the balky Maps application on the new iPhone 5 seemed positively penitent. Mapping a Path Out of Steve Job's Shadow 2012-10-03T10:00:21Z But with a balky left leg and myriad other maladies, he knew the only way to stay wild was to add a wheel. Trikes, Three-Wheeled Motorcycles, on Rise as Riders Age 2012-09-14T03:28:38Z I’ve been playing with it for the past six days, and need to pause for a disclaimer: I found the software to be balky in multiple spots, and sometimes downright buggy. Kindle Fire HD Is a Very Amazon Tablet 2012-09-12T02:55:00Z The Seahawks acquired Winslow, who averaged more than 70 catches in his three years in Tampa Bay, but had a balky knee and a salary of $3.3 million. Carroll applies the finishing touch on Hawks 2012-09-09T00:13:36Z Walker hasn't played since Aug. 26 due to a balky back ... Pirates beat Astros 6-2 to snap 4-game slide 2012-09-05T03:38:09Z A balky right hamstring forced Roddick to retire during his second-round match at the Australian Open in January, and he lost in the first round at the French Open and third round at Wimbledon. Roddick beats Fognini to postpone retirement 2012-09-02T23:16:04Z How else but through grit and guts does a player with a balky backhand and a butcher’s touch at the net finish in the top 10 in the world for eight consecutive years? On Tennis: At Open, Roddick Is Having His Last Laugh 2012-09-02T21:33:52Z Seattle acquired Winslow in May from Tampa Bay, giving up what was believed to be a seventh-round pick for the tight end who was productive but also had a balky knee. Seahawks release tight end Winslow 2012-09-02T01:50:04Z This week, Urlacher underwent arthroscopic surgery on his balky left knee, and while he said he hoped to be ready for the regular season, his uncertain status pushes the Bears’ offense further into the spotlight. Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall Reunite on Bears’ Offense 2012-08-17T00:16:09Z Still, it was sometimes balky in my test in both Windows 7 and Windows 8 modes. Domestic tryout could foretell initial reaction to Windows 8 2012-07-30T13:11:19Z The failed physical was not a total surprise; Otah played in only four games for the Panthers the last two seasons because of a balky left knee. | Football: Otah Fails Physical With Jets 2012-07-26T03:04:25Z But a balky knee prevented the team from using him much on offense. Redskins training camp: Key questions on special teams 2012-07-24T18:55:00Z Or maybe his balky back is bothering him? All eyes on Bolt even if training in seclusion 2012-07-23T16:21:13Z Obama, facing a tough re-election bid in November amid a balky economy, has emphasized math and science education as one of the keys to a robust economic recovery. Obama calls for 'Master Teachers' to help schools 2012-07-18T22:30:31Z He believes he can still play at a high level, and says most of his problems stem from trying to do too much with a balky body. Column: Duval returns to Open after lost decade 2012-07-18T19:17:08Z And even a casual tour through this short collection returns delights — scenes like: “At the border of Bensonhurst/a nun dragged a balky collie/on a retractable leash.” Bookshelf: Books on Bellevue, Homegrown Foods and New York Poetry 2012-07-14T05:44:14Z Mike Miller - one of the heroes of Game 5 of the finals against Oklahoma City - was planning to see a neurosurgeon on Tuesday to address his balky back. Heat turn attention to draft, free agency 2012-06-27T09:09:08Z Given the air space, James rose on his balky leg and nailed a 3-pointer. On Basketball: 2012 N.B.A. Finals - LeBron James Gives Pat Riley Another Moment to Cherish 2012-06-20T15:19:58Z Broken fountains — both drinking and decorative — compete with balky toilets and sprayless showers. Trying to Keep Drinking Fountains Flowing in New York City Parks 2012-06-15T00:28:17Z But New Orleans is not a very wired city and The Times-Picayune has always been an excellent daily with a balky, dated Web site. The Media Equation: The Times-Picayune, New Orleans and a Doomed Romance 2012-05-28T00:55:55Z He said he felt like he was putting manager Dale Sveum in unfair situations with his inability to pitch on consecutive days because of a balky right shoulder. Final day has perfect ending: 'It was just time' 2012-05-19T01:07:00Z It was no longer the great white horse cantering around the ring, but a balky, bucking horse that gave Elizabeth some trouble. The Clammer and the Submarine 2012-04-17T02:00:15.727Z Despite the cool, windy start, Couples and his balky back warmed to the day. Seattle native Fred Couples tied for the lead at The Masters 2012-04-07T04:07:39Z There were no issues Sunday with any of his injuries — his balky back or Achilles or knee. After win, is Tiger Woods the Masters favorite? 2012-03-26T14:11:02Z A man in health could really drag a balky horse across the desert. The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z “The ignition was balky and I thought I’d better come down and fix it before it got worse.” The Motor Girls in the Mountains or, The Gypsy Girl's Secret 2012-03-07T03:00:15.897Z Either way, he found a way in the last two rounds to get a balky putter going and put at least the thought of a scare into McIlroy. Column: McIlroy is the new face of golf 2012-03-05T01:37:08Z Knowing Ike Slump's crude, blurting ways, he believed that if Farrington got balky, Ike would make some break that would be of advantage to Van. Ralph in the Switch Tower 2012-03-02T03:00:11.847Z With the brushes lying flat, boxes stowed away in corners, and clothing smoothly folded, the balky trunk lid closed, as Tom, grinning sheepishly, declared, “meeker a hundred times than Moses.” Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball 2012-03-02T03:00:09.747Z Bode Miller is setting aside his skis for the rest of the World Cup season because of a balky left knee. Knee injury sidelines Miller for rest of season 2012-02-28T14:18:08Z Bode Miller will undergo another surgery on his balky left knee and miss the remainder of the World Cup season. Knee injury sidelines Miller for rest of season 2012-02-27T19:51:02Z So Glenn flew, in a little ship atop balky booster, spending a total of 5 hr. and 16 min. aloft, as he orbited the planet three times. John Glenn and His Historic Space Flight -- 50 Years Later 2012-02-20T10:30:00Z A grumbling veterinary was summoned on the telephone and was lured by pledge of a triple fee to chug through ten miles of storm in a balky car to the rescue. Lad: A Dog 2012-02-08T03:00:19.720Z Practicality points to Baron Davis, whose balky back is nearly ready for contact, and in whose hands the Knicks’ season — and D’Antoni’s fate — now rest. On Basketball: Knicks to Face Suns and Steve Nash, the Point Guard They Are Lacking 2012-01-18T03:36:06Z Standing on the sideline, the banged-up quarterback with the balky ankle was anxiously waiting for his chance to take the field in overtime. Steelers rally but fall 29-23 in OT to Broncos 2012-01-09T03:25:13Z The old drunkard mumbled and raised balky hands against the indignity, but consciousness flitted only spasmodically across his face, and he sank back again with an incoherent murmur. The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z Is it too soon to declare that Baron Davis — an aging point guard with a balky back — is the key to the Knicks’ season? Off to 1-2 Start, Knicks Preach ?No Panic? Mantra 2011-12-31T03:24:13Z All elements of success were in the plan, but balky troops will mar the strongest plans. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z In other words, the original Fire was inexpensive but balky. Pogue?s Posts Blog: Amazon Makes the Fire Less Balky 2011-12-21T01:58:56Z No one would put up with a new car that did not drive well, but people expect technology to be balky, at least in the beginning. Bits Blog: Pulp Friction: The Kindle Debate 2011-12-15T19:32:40Z The touch screen is frequently hesitant and sometimes downright balky.” Why Amazon's Fire Solution Is Also A Problem 2011-12-12T15:32:14Z The touch screen is frequently hesitant and sometimes downright balky. Amazon?s Fire, Some Say, May Become the Edsel of Tablets 2011-12-12T01:05:56Z In that state he often presents an appearance of obstinacy, whereas in fact he is suffering from a sort of nervous atrophy or paralysis, closely resembling that of a 'balky' horse. Atlantic Classics, Second Series 2011-12-09T03:00:20.203Z Its primary purpose is to fix all of those jerky, balky, miscalculated-momentum issues. Pogue?s Posts Blog: Amazon Makes the Fire Less Balky 2011-12-21T01:58:56Z A bunch of older, not especially fit folks with balky joints and slack physiques, retired from or late in careers that are far from sporting. U.S. Softball Ambassadors to Cuba 2011-11-25T19:35:19Z What held him back was a balky putter. Presidents Cup - New Putter and Old Trust Revive Adam Scott?s Golf Game 2011-11-17T20:25:12Z He missed Washington’s game two weeks ago at Carolina with the same balky knee, which he injured in Week 6 against Philadelphia. Fred Davis, Trent Williams will play today, Oshiomogho Atogwe is out 2011-11-06T16:49:20Z Certainly it did seem like the old-fashioned trick used to start a balky horse—light a match under his nose. The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach In Quest of the Runaways 2011-11-04T02:00:22.360Z Which is precisely what led Mr. Boehner, hamstrung by his balky Republican caucus, to abandon compromise talks with Mr. Obama this summer. The Caucus: Events Erode Hope of a Tax Overhaul Before Election Day 2011-10-24T03:53:22Z Shanahan said after getting his finger tended to, Cooley and the team will seek additional opinions on the balky left knee that has limited the tight end this season. Redskins QB controversy, and other areas to monitor 2011-10-19T12:00:00Z Cooley also will get some opinions on his balky knee, the coach said. Quick Hits: QB choice and Cooley surger Wednesday; Lichtensteiger lost for the year 2011-10-17T19:29:00Z Michael R. Bloomberg was testifying this month about his diamond-encrusted campaigns, but he might as well have been talking about the balky state of his mayoral enterprise after 10 years. Gotham Extra: Mayor Bloomberg and Those Third-Term Blues 2011-10-14T22:50:06Z Cooley has played in all four of Washington’s game despite missing all of the preseason with a balky knee. Redskins injury report: Hall questionable; Cooley expecting to play 2011-10-14T19:23:00Z Even before the balky knee cut his year short after playing in 43 games he wasn’t quite the same player who tallied over 100 points in 2007-08 and 2008-09. Penguins expecting healthy Malkin to provide scoring punch as Crosby Watch continues 2011-09-26T22:40:53Z Alexander says he spends a lot of time in the training room to stay on top of his balky knee. WR Danario Alexander overcomes knee ailments to give Rams? offense a deep threat 2011-09-23T08:40:51Z But he’s been plagued by balky knees throughout his seven seasons in Denver. F Kenyon Martin follows Nuggets teammates J.R. Smith and Wilson Chandler to China 2011-09-22T01:13:52Z Natalie laughed unrestrainedly at the funny scene, but the driver was again crossing the bridge, leading the balky Cherub, so she managed to cover her face to hide her amusement. Natalie: A Garden Scout 2011-09-18T02:00:30.203Z Cooley played in the opener despite missing all of the preseason with a balky knee and only practiced fully one day last week. Multiple tight end sets will be a staple for Redskins 2011-09-13T11:30:00Z Cooley, after missing all of the preseason with a balky left knee, returned to practice this week but in a limited capacity. Chris Cooley: Redskins more focused now than ever 2011-09-09T18:34:46Z Considering he is taking a balky right wrist to Turkey, there already are concerns. Winderman: Some teams don't need international incidents 2011-09-06T20:42:52Z Haynesworth hasn’t practiced much because of his balky knee, and Ochocinco may be the team’s fourth or fifth best receiving option. Rosenthal: AFC questions, answers and predictions 2011-09-06T00:34:46Z Worse, his left hip — not his balky back — was "killing me," he said. Seattle native Fred Couples wins Senior Players Championship | Golf 2011-08-22T03:50:08Z Worse, his left hip, not his balky back, was “killing me,” he said. Roundup: Couples Wins, Beating Wind and a Sore Hip 2011-08-22T03:30:38Z The Cubes pack so much ambitious technology that I was ready for them to be balky or complex. Sifteo's Cubes: Blocks With Brains 2011-08-18T09:15:00Z Between Nix’s balky right Achilles’ tendon and Johnson’s proclivity for sitting him against lefties, Hairston could become a regular contributor. Jerry Hairston still ?feeling it? after return from disabled list 2011-07-23T22:25:40Z So off I went, and left the gentlemen staring like balky horses when they don't want to pass anything. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z And possibly not for Alex Rodriguez, who was awaiting results of a magnetic resonance imaging test on his balky right knee, an injury that caused him to withdraw from Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Phoenix. Lost Day for Jeter and Missed Opportunity for Fans 2011-07-09T02:50:05Z It was a bad break on the opening day of the toughest test in golf — balky weather that figures to turn one of the most difficult weeks on the schedule into an even bigger grind. Kerr tied for U.S. Women's Open lead 2011-07-08T04:19:04Z A chief difficulty is the nation's balky affirmative action program. Special Report: Can Malaysia reform and discriminate? 2011-07-07T04:59:15Z The 23-year-old is already one of the top centers in the game, but his balky knees make him a long-term risk for the Lakers … and any would-be takers in a trade. Lakers swept into offseason 2011-05-09T02:50:00Z It is no small victory that all of them failed, even if a balky shoe-bomb fuse and other gifts of fortune played their roles. How the G-Man Got His Groove Back 2011-04-28T08:35:00Z "Frau Pastorin," said Br�sig, "it is not so bad if a beast is balky as when the rascal takes to running; then the Latin riders used to fall off." Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z Even with a balky back, he strolled around the course as though he owns the place on the way to a 68. Mickelson seeking major move at Masters 2011-04-09T17:58:48Z Detroit's Joey MacDonald stopped 38 shots while starting in place of Jimmy Howard, who has a balky left shoulder but might play Wednesday at home against the St. Louis Blues. Hossa gives Blackhawks 3-2 OT win over Red Wings 2011-03-29T02:23:09Z So the Robeson High School product said he never considered retiring despite getting released by the Warriors and Hornets last offseason because his surgically repaired right knee remained balky. Bulls add 2 familiar faces to roster 2011-03-21T00:15:55Z He got balky, lingered, looked at Miss Maitland, but she turned sharply away and moved toward the balcony. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z Then we told of Spoof's unfortunate attempt to apply a Western corrective to his balky oxen. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z He reported to spring training overweight, endured three stays on the disabled list with a balky knee and was benched after Manny Ramirez arrived from Boston in a trade. Aware of His Changing Role, Jones Is Ready to Help Yankees 2011-02-24T15:40:03Z For some odd reason, people who work in a field where the word crash brings to mind human injury rather than balky software tend to work slowly and methodically. Finally, Cars With Web Savvy 2011-02-17T06:30:00Z Randolph returned to action after missing Friday's win over Milwaukee with a balky right ankle. Arthur, Grizzlies rally past Nuggets 116-108 2011-02-14T01:57:15Z Too many cooks spoil the broth; and they also resembled a balky team of cross-grained mules pulling, kicking and flinging against one another! Project Gutenberg book of Historical Romance of the American Negro 2011-02-11T03:00:26.280Z Something usually does happen when you least expect it, and that’s what’s going to happen now if my typewriter doesn’t get balky and throw my hands off the keyboard. Billy Bunny and Daddy Fox 2011-01-29T03:00:21.820Z Once more Sara tried to start the balky engine, and this time her efforts brought success. Saboteurs on the River 2011-01-28T03:00:23.967Z She fairly wallowed in the water, and it was no easy task to keep one’s footing, to say nothing of trying to get a balky motor back into commission. The Boys of the Wireless 2011-01-24T03:00:17.997Z And for good measure, a balky left knee for Dwyane Wade. Heat practice without ailing Wade, James and Bosh 2011-01-17T20:13:35Z Roosevelt, Rockefeller, and Pierpont Morgan are just like this balky horse. Twentieth Century Socialism What It Is Not; What It Is: How It May Come 2011-01-17T03:00:51.213Z But the United States and its allies ran into the same problem the Iranians have grappled with: the P-1 is a balky, badly designed machine. Israel Tests on Worm Called Crucial in Iran Nuclear Delay 2011-01-16T00:01:27Z “For many users,” he added, “especially the ones Apple loves the most, the fact that the battery gets balky is how you convince yourself to get a new one.” Talking Business: Verizon Deal May Expose iPhone?s Flaws 2011-01-14T22:53:01Z First, I helped her with a balky hook on her collar. The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z Jones-Drew also missed part of the preseason because of a balky left knee, the same injury that slowed him last season. Jones-Drew carries Jaguars to top of AFC South 2010-12-09T20:35:00Z Plagued by a balky putter and a party lifestyle that got him known as "Fast Eddie," Pearce managed four runner-up finishes but never won, and by 1980 was disenchanted and off the tour. My Five: Jaime Diaz's Favorite Underachievers 2010-10-25T04:00:00Z The illuminated touch buttons are a little balky, the menus are confusing and you’ll probably have to buy a cable for your computer or i-gadget. State of the Art: Spotlight on Little Gadgets 2010-10-13T21:52:00Z Jones-Drew missed the final two preseason games because of a balky knee, then missed some practice time during the regular season because of a sprained ankle. Karim gives Jags boost on offense, special teams 2010-10-11T23:16:00Z He acted less like an action-oriented President than a Prime Minister overseeing some vast but balky legislative machinery. How Barack Obama Became Mr. Unpopular 2010-09-02T09:30:00Z And if the made-in-America brand becomes well-known, foreign partners may become balky, perhaps even requesting "the rendition of U.S. citizens" they deem to be terrorists. WikiLeaks releases CIA paper on U.S. as 'exporter of terrorism' 2010-08-26T03:14:00Z The first spacewalk by Colonel Wheelock and Dr. Caldwell Dyson, on Aug. 7, ran into some difficulty with a balky ammonia line. Repair Made, Space Station Heads Back to Normal 2010-08-17T01:01:00Z Nevertheless, stories abound of how Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino rarely had to pass — or even take — a conditioning test during his career, a concession either to his balky knees or his star status. Conditioning Tests Become More Than a Curiosity 2010-08-14T01:40:00Z After winning swift approval of the stimulus, the administration struggled to push other initiatives through a balky Congress as concern heightened about mounting deficits. Christina Romer, chair of Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, to resign 2010-08-06T04:00:00Z The talk during the two days off between Games 4 and 5 centered on whether Andrew Bynum, who played 12 minutes in Game 4 with a balky right knee, would be available and effective. Celtics 92, Lakers 86: Help for Pierce Finally Comes, and Celtics Take Control 2010-06-14T03:49:00Z For that to work against England, the United States must steady its balky back line. Relying on Heart, U.S. Takes Aim at Mighty England 2010-06-12T01:40:00Z Danica Patrick, booed during qualifying for complaining about a balky car, picked and poked her way from 23rd to finish sixth. Dario Franchitti wins Indianapolis 500 | Auto racing 2010-05-31T05:19:00Z After being booed during qualifying when she complained about a balky car, she picked and poked her way from 23rd to finish sixth. With Some Help, Franchitti Wins the Indy 500 a Second Time 2010-05-31T04:01:00Z After being booed during qualifying for complaining about a balky car, she picked and poked her way from 23rd to sixth. Flawless Franchitti gets a break to win Indy 2010-05-31T00:13:00Z The Nuggets were pleased with what they got out of Martin, who pulled down 12 boards in 35 minutes, the most he's played since returning last week from an 18-game absence with a balky knee. Utah forward Mehmet Okur has torn Achilles' 2010-04-18T22:03:00Z Though his driver was a bit balky -- he missed the first fairway, and was a tad leaky throughout the day -- he said he putted much better. Woods finishes with 70 to stay in pursuit at Masters 2010-04-09T20:33:00Z Some residents regard it with suspicion; others hope it will generate money to build playgrounds and update the apartment complex's balky plumbing. Officials move to raise 2010 Census response rates 2010-03-16T04:00:00Z The H.P.’s touch response is so balky that you tap and wait to see if the PC “heard” you. State of the Art: Multitouch Computing Is Here. Will Gorilla Arm Follow? 2010-03-11T06:24:00Z The English soccer player Michael Owen won’t be storming any courts or pitches this season, his balky hamstring now officially keeping him off his country’s World Cup team. Leading Off: The Cap Is Off, but the Champagne Doesn?t Flow 2010-03-05T18:05:00Z Maryland missed eight of those, and the eighth-seeded Tar Heels capitalized on that balky free throw shooting to draw to 79-77 with 12 seconds to play. Maryland opens ACC women's tournament with victory over North Carolina 2010-03-05T05:00:00Z The tactic has exasperated his supporters, but his advisers have deemed it key in keeping the bill moving through a balky Congress. 2009-12-23T05:00:00Z The engineer had his head out of the window; his assistant was tinkering a bit of balky machinery. The Trail of Conflict But his insistence had roused a certain balky wilfulness that would have its way. The Valiants of Virginia The roads were very muddy, the frequent frosts had made them soft, and we had very hard work to get along with the balky horses that we had. An Artilleryman's Diary Do not be stubborn with a balky wheel. Harper's Round Table, June 11, 1895 Why is a woman who tries to drive a balky horse like a successful actress? The Handbook of Conundrums What, sir, the hills are steep, the sand heavy, the mire is Despond-deep; for that reason will you choose a balky horse? Stepsons of Light Functional diseases are no more imaginary than an ungovernable temper or a balky horse is imaginary. McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 4, August 1908 Horses balky and unused to work, had to unhitch one and returned with but little drill. An Artilleryman's Diary It is one of the delightful peculiarities of human nature that everybody knows better how to manage a balky horse or mule than the unfortunate man who is trying to. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign On the second floor, directly, judging from the noise, over the stall of the balkiest horse in the stable below, is the room of the Madame. The Witches of New York The best engine in the world is apt to get balky at times–and I must say that mine has chosen a very good time to misbehave.” A Campfire Girl's Happiness As she came up, he was facing the ford, where, amid cursing, shouting and trumpet blares, some troopers were trying to induce the balky ambulance mules to go aboard the boat. The Plow-Woman He knew that the plane which had now swung back over the field and was roaring directly above as it battled for altitude was none other than McGee’s balky little Camel. Aces Up |
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