keel

Example Sentences

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It’s the humidity, which has spiked to over 80%, that has them feeling ready to keel over between sets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

You’re very even keel on the surface, so the fact that you say that is also kind of surprising.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

“I feel fine; I’ll probably keel over after I hang up the phone,” he joked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

His respect for Xi Jinping has kept US-China relations on a relatively even keel even as the two nations are engaging in an extended trade war.

From BBC • May 2, 2025

He clung to the keel and was able to ride out the storm.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton