kicked in

Example Sentences

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They kicked in early this year when fear of a “SaaSpocalypse” swept debt markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Duong made sure his health coverage had kicked in before getting care.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"The nerves kicked in over the eight-inch putt on the last, the hole looked really small," said Young, who shot a four-under-par 68 to win his second PGA Tour title on 13 under.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

"I poked my head into the hallway. Saw smoke, saw staff running, and instincts kicked in," Plotkin told AFP near the Temple Israel synagogue, which houses a preschool that was in session.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Then I went to the nurse’s office and told her I had a stomach ache, which was true, because I felt like I’d been kicked in the gut.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio