kicks in
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Impostor syndrome kicks in, fabrics start tearing, and half-fitted mannequins, under a studio light at 2 a.m., look like they might never be fully dressed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Your deductible, or the amount you pay before insurance kicks in, is the key.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
That means a married couple would be able to contribute up to $38,000 to a child’s account before the gift tax kicks in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Larger companies whose products are subject to the 100% tariff rate have 120 days before it kicks in, while smaller drugmakers have 180 days.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The organ thrums low as the percussion kicks in.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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