kicks in
Example Sentences
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In announcing the scheme, Archibald said the money would "provide some help for families as winter kicks in and energy bills rise".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Mulcahy’s research found the effect kicks in with as little as one overnight stay away from home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The catch: In order for the HSA to grow so you can use it in retirement, you have to pay a large portion of your healthcare expenses out of pocket before your insurance kicks in.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
As children grow, the crisis of malnutrition kicks in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
I grab the handset just before the answering machine kicks in.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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