kicking
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After spreading under the radar for weeks, the virus was first detected in the northeastern Congolese province of Ituri, kicking off the DRC's 17th outbreak of the disease.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Gianluigi Donnarumma: Conceded an early corner after taking too long over a goal-kick, poor kicking often put team-mates in trouble and should have done better for the second goal.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Something new would have been the sight of them kicking on at 1-0, but in Europe such strength is a dying art form in this team.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
If they get the kicking game resolved, it’s hard to see them losing three in a row.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
The dogs were kicking snow in our faces.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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