kilter

Example Sentences

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"And the cost of renting is completely out of kilter with what you earn. So living like this is an alternative. It's less comfortable, but it allows me to keep living on the island."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

For a hurricane to grow in strength, it must also be free of cross-cutting winds, known as wind shear, which can tear holes in the walls of the storm’s eye or throw it off kilter.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 26, 2023

Many of them became homeless after an event that kicked a fragile financial situation off kilter.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

The fact Burrow was off kilter last week wasn’t entirely surprising.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023

She has a prominent nose that seems just right and slightly off kilter at the same time.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee