keel

Example Sentences

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It takes off and lands on its curved keel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

It’s the humidity, which has spiked to over 80%, that has them feeling ready to keel over between sets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

One of the keys to Betts’ success: an even keel that sometimes frustrates fans who want every player on their team to be as visibly frustrated as they are.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

"But there are no grey areas. She doesn't run and go crazy, she's not too low, she just keeps that even keel."

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

Mother would keel over if I showed up with a skirt above the knee when Stuart picks me up.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett