kilter

Example Sentences

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Citizens need to hold them responsible for ignoring what is not plumb in our world for much is out of kilter.

From Washington Times

Would-be tuxedo tails were slightly off kilter, the tail creating asymmetrical line down the side of jackets.

From Seattle Times

So badly was the status quo thrown off kilter that Republican lawmakers are already talking about trying to restrict absentee voting, as mail-in voting helped to mobilize throngs of new voters.

From Washington Times

The whole rhythm of the season’s calendar, from one awards group to another, is also off kilter.

From Seattle Times

When he’s thrown off kilter by a barrage of surprises, he’s forced to question his structured lifestyle.

From Washington Post