keel

Example Sentences

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Now it is back on a more even keel.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

It takes off and lands on its curved keel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 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

The twins were doing their best to steady her by hoisting her arms around their shoulders and bearing most of her weight, but she still looked like she was ready to keel over.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall