out of kilter
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Now combine this with the natural fluctuations of women's hormones, which already put our brain's temperature regulation systems "out of kilter", according to Dr Arif.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Lamar Jackson was out of kilter as the Ravens missed chances - although they were left fuming by a late touchdown being chalked off.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025
Sometimes the bills being issued are not only late, but also out of kilter with the amount of energy the customer believes they used.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2025
A plant with an out of kilter circadian clock will only grow to half the size of a normal plant under laboratory conditions.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2023
There was that one letter missing, and the framing bulged slightly out of kilter, but overall, it looked as solid as ever.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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