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kicker

[kik-er] / ˈkɪk ər /


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Gabriel Goroyan, a senior kicker at Westlake High with a 4.77 grade-point average, revealed stunning news during an interview.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

And Jay Feely, a former Arizona Cardinals kicker, won the primary for an open swing seat with Trump’s backing.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Maybe wiggling about a bit will throw off the kicker.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

The kicker is that several areas of the sector are highly competitive.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

But Mike Costello was not there to spin the laces away from the kicker and set the ball down.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

He kicks balls with his left foot, which requires long snappers to make an adjustment and change blocking schemes because most kickers use their right foot.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

He is like most kickers — a former soccer player.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Mitchell said the attacking players and kickers were all given one to take home for the holidays but he believes "coaching" was key to the success of teams using it.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Right-footed kickers get more power and accuracy when kicking to their left.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

I walked around the karate kickers and the gangstas and pushed open a heavy wooden door.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor




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