kilter

Example Sentences

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Mr Rodríguez says that during daylight hours, when solar energy output is particularly strong, the supply-demand balance can be pushed out of kilter, having an impact on prices.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2024

For a hurricane to grow in strength, it must also be free of cross-cutting winds, known as wind shear, which can tear holes in the walls of the storm’s eye or throw it off kilter.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 26, 2023

Many of them became homeless after an event that kicked a fragile financial situation off kilter.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

The fact Burrow was off kilter last week wasn’t entirely surprising.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023

This is mostly because everything’s out of kilter here.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank