out of kilter

Example Sentences

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It was out of kilter with what previous coaches had said, but the left-handed Wallace was told to accept the risks of hitting through the arc on the off side - his strongest attacking shot - rather than simply playing close to his body.

From BBC

The racial composition of students was too out of kilter with the racial makeup of the county, she said.

From Washington Times

Predictability is key, which is why climate change could knock many species out of kilter.

From Seattle Times

Nick Hillman, director at the think tank, the Higher Education Policy Institute, said: "Few students or recent graduates will welcome this announcement but it is sensible because the current system has become out of kilter, with taxpayers paying much more than originally planned."

From BBC

Covid shutdowns and delays have put global supply chains out of kilter.

From BBC