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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

The way they were treated was a "massive kick in the teeth" and it had caused widespread anger, she said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

If you bought travel insurance, it may kick in, but it depends on your policy’s fine print.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

As the closing credits kick in, Mackenzie lets off some well-earned steam with an apropos punk rock anthem, the Clash’s cover of “Police & Thieves.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Such levels of planning are ordinarily thought to kick in with the transition to agriculture.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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