out of kilter
Example Sentences
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There were, however, occasional moments of good fortune during a knock which was completely out of kilter with the way most of Australia's players have approached this match.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2024
A plant with an out of kilter circadian clock will only grow to half the size of a normal plant under laboratory conditions.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2023
Does that not point out that planning by the Pentagon could be out of kilter with reality for future conflicts?
From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2023
"It's not just affecting your knee, it's throwing all your body out of kilter," she said.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2023
There was that one letter missing, and the framing bulged slightly out of kilter, but overall, it looked as solid as ever.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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