kicker
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Then, a self-congratulatory kicker: “No noise. No agenda. Asking the right questions for all Americans, on NewsNation.”
From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026
Here’s the kicker: The FDA in October awarded Disc’s drug a Commissioner’s National Priority voucher, a program established by Dr. Makary with the goal of fast-tracking breakthrough treatments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
The Trojans had a good kicker … but that’s about all the nice things you can say about the special teams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
"Ford is an exceptional tactical kicker but he has not been kicking in the last two games and they have struggled as a result of it."
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
Seanie was our team’s kicker, and he scored the conversion, so PM went up 7—3.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
The only rule is kickers can’t step in front of the goal line until the ball is struck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The specialized nature of kickers can place them on the periphery of team bonding, but Loop’s teammates and coaches were supportive in the aftermath of the season-ending loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026
Quality sounds intuitively appealing to any shopper, from car-lot tire kickers to produce-aisle melon sniffers.
From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025
The Saints are auditioning kickers after third-year player Blake Grupe missed two field goal attempts Sunday during a loss to the Atlanta Falcons, bringing his total of misses this season to eight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
Menacing-looking gangs, just standing around, watching the karate kickers go at it.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
