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keel over



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The biggest story in Washington for the past six years has been whether or not one president or another is about to keel over.

From Slate Jun. 23, 2026

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

You have to do comparisons and say, ‘I need more space to sing so I don’t just keel over.’

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2024

“I thought maybe I would keel over on the bench because I love it, I love it, I love it.”

From Seattle Times Apr. 10, 2024

The sorry load was about to keel over.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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