kicked in
Example Sentences
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Even though the Fifth Amendment ultimately kicked in and did its job, the government ruined lives in the process.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
Duong made sure his health coverage had kicked in before getting care.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
"The nerves kicked in over the eight-inch putt on the last, the hole looked really small," said Young, who shot a four-under-par 68 to win his second PGA Tour title on 13 under.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
"I poked my head into the hallway. Saw smoke, saw staff running, and instincts kicked in," Plotkin told AFP near the Temple Israel synagogue, which houses a preschool that was in session.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
A pain in my gut and chest, like I got kicked in the stomach.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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