kick about
Example Sentences
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Christian Pulisic had a free kick about 25 yards in the 36th minute but sent the ball over the crossbar.
From Fox News • Jan. 30, 2022
The annual match in Corfe Castle is "just a kick about", according to David Burt, 74, who has been taking part for more than 40 years.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2020
With the Galaxy U17/18 locked in a scoreless tie with Vancouver in extra time of a playoff semifinal, Mendez paused for several seconds before taking a free kick about 20 yards from goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2018
A foul gave Griezmann a free kick about 30 yards or so out on the left, and he fires in a ball that Mandukic heads over Subasic into his own net.
From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2018
Libby’s on a real kick about karma these days, so I decide to be extremely selfless.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.