on an even keel

Example Sentences

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He points out that energy stocks have “virtually retraced their wartime gains,” and adds that “even the bond market is back on an even keel after yesterday’s rally.”

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

I sacrificed everything I have to be able to get back on an even keel for them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2024

"I'm a single parent, trying to do a full-time job and keep her on an even keel, and it's really, really hard not to be able to help," she says.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023

Speaking in Brazil, Agustín Carstens, the bank's general manager, said a tough response to inflation was fundamental for maintaining trust in central banks' ability to keep economies on an even keel.

From Reuters • May 19, 2023

Tansy had us on an even keel now.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck