kick

Example Sentences

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He would have been looking to kick on further in 2026, but will now miss the entire grass court season along with the majority of the clay court swing.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Another concerns so-called "sunrise" and "sunset" clauses under which the EU side of the accord would kick in once the United States makes fully good on its pledges, and would expire unless renewed in 2028.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Gannon-Doak got injured early on the famous night against Denmark in November - not long after he dinked in the cross for Scott McTominay's overhead kick - and has been seen only fleetingly since then.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

But this year felt different for some, after the abrupt cancellation of the Long Beach Pride Festival hours before it was set to kick off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

I kick off both my shoes and fill them with water.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz