kicking around

Example Sentences

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Early into talks of a second season, Eisenberg said producers and writers were kicking around a number of ideas that offered an environment akin to a sequestered jury trial, plus potential for storybook drama.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Back at the port, a group of young boys are kicking around a ball in the street.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023

And you can feel this favored form under the novel-skin of “The Late Americans,” like kittens kicking around in a catsuit.

From New York Times • May 21, 2023

Ailes replaced Beck with a panel show, “The Five,” with four conservative pundits and one liberal kicking around the stories of the day.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2023

The performers spent their afternoon with young people who’d come from local high schools—budding playwrights, dancers, and rappers kicking around the White House, writing lyrics and dropping beats with their heroes.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama