keel

Example Sentences

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She said there need to be "some real fundamental changes from within" but that "someone needs to steady the ship, someone needs to get it back on an even keel".

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

It takes off and lands on its curved keel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

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

You’re very even keel on the surface, so the fact that you say that is also kind of surprising.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

I’m breathing heavy and Manchee’s panting like he’s about to keel over but we don’t stop.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness