keel

Example Sentences

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Now it is back on a more even keel.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The BlackFly takes off and lands on its curved keel, doesn’t have wheels and is surprisingly easy to operate.

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

“I feel fine; I’ll probably keel over after I hang up the phone,” he joked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Tansy had us on an even keel now.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck