kicker

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Nichols added: "But here's the kicker: in this debate, experiences like mine feel like they've been weaponised and are being used for rhetorical misdirection, for what this Bill actually is."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

As a kicker, the first estimate of fourth quarter GDP was also light of expectations, with growth prospects trimmed by the government shutdown and persistent trade deficits.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

At $1.99/month for a 28-month plan, Surfshark delivers exceptional value already, but the real kicker is the service’s unlimited device connections.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

He was mostly a sous chef for Seattle kicker Jason Myers, who booted a record five field goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Your best kicker gets an unobstructed shot at the goalie from just twelve yards away.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor