kick
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Today there are more than 20 introduced species still in the lake that kick up sediment, destroy the plants the chi live among and eat their eggs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The tariff changes will take effect Sept. 15, while the trade prohibitions are set to kick in on Sept. 29.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The game was about to kick off, and Justin was the unexpected starting quarterback.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
A performance from Stockport-formed band Blossoms on 5 October will kick off the run.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
He sets down his kick drum and runs a hand across an old-fashioned muscle car, the way someone would lovingly pet their cat.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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The Dreamforce conference kicks off on Sept. 15.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
That said, I still chase David around the house throwing roundhouse kicks at his stomach, just to keep us both on our toes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
You can see something similar in the body politic, when the sudden appearance of something new and confusing kicks societal defenses into overdrive.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
After flying Tuesday night, they’ll arrive barely a day before the game kicks off on Thursday night Eastern Time, or 10:35 a.m. on Friday morning in Australia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Okay, nothing as cool as how to deliver kicks to the head, but I learned how people worked.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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Iconic Canadian pop singer Céline Dion has kicked off her long-awaited comeback show in Paris on Saturday, after a six-year hiatus due to health issues.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
She told him about "fire engines and people running around" and his "news instinct kicked in" and he travelled to the scene to document the events on camera.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The Division of Elections kicked the teacher off the ballot but got overruled by a state judge after he appealed, arguing he met the qualifications.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Legendary US designer Ralph Lauren on Wednesday kicked off New York Fashion Week with his namesake brand's Spring/Summer 2027 collection, as the industry showcase implements its first full ban on fur on the runway.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
He’s kicked back behind his desk, watching me.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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For those not in the audience, Owilla says people interpreted the president words as saying: "We are kicking these guys out."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, on Wednesday, kicking off the era of new CEO John Ternus.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
And just two days before kicking off its season on Saturday night in Baton Rouge, LSU found itself being sued by the SEC, its very own conference.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
For the second quintile, reliance on Social Security drops to 64%, with income from pensions and retirement savings taking up some of the burden and some earnings kicking in as well.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
I try, kicking the moose in the left flank, and to my amazement she jumps and moves slowly off the trail so we can pass.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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