kicked in
Example Sentences
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Another cool thing about this is the way the staff kicked in too.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Although luxury spending as a percentage of overall U.S. discretionary outlays is currently relatively low, it’s a sign that households retained some purchasing power—even as higher gas prices kicked in.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
They kicked in early this year when fear of a “SaaSpocalypse” swept debt markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The reductions kicked in at midnight last night meaning fuel leaving depots from then onwards was subject to the lower excise rates.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Instinct kicked in, and I wiped away my tears as fast as I could.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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