out of kilter
Example Sentences
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While her fellow senior bishops in the House of Lords appear united in having a similar outlook, recent polls suggest that view is out of kilter with the majority of the British public who support assisted dying in some circumstances.
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Lamar Jackson was out of kilter as the Ravens missed chances - although they were left fuming by a late touchdown being chalked off.
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He stressed he was "not going to single any one participating broadcaster out" but that the changes had been triggered by a number of promotional campaigns over recent years - especially by third parties - that were "out of kilter" with the spirit of the annual contest.
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The party playlist, with disco hits blasting through stoppages, felt out of kilter with the rising tension.
From BBC
When a person is granted asylum in the UK, they can apply to bring their family too but Cooper believes changes to policies across Europe mean the UK is now out of kilter with its neighbours and restrictions are needed.
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