kicked in
Example Sentences
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Then the smart gene kicked in, remembering it’s a penalty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Over the past year, businesses have scrambled to step up imports before new waves of US duties kicked in.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Target’s second-quarter earnings per share roughly doubled to $4.11 a share, as tariff refunds kicked in.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
However, before a ball was even kicked in 2022, former manager Walid Regragui made it clear to his players they were not merely travelling to Qatar to play three group games.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
I worry so much about them knowing my secret that my stomach feels like I’ve been kicked in the guts.
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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