kicked in
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Ben Lidgey was "messing around" with his son in the garden when he was accidentally kicked in the testicles - but it may well have saved his life.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods kicked in on Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
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
The sprinkler system kicked in overhead, providing only limited relief, soaking the both of them but doing little to disperse the smoke.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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