kicks in
Example Sentences
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The catch: In order for the HSA to grow so you can use it in retirement, you have to pay a large portion of your healthcare expenses out of pocket before your insurance kicks in.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Before the narrative kicks in, the movie starts at a museum exhibit where a tour group learns about the history of film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
La Roja missed all three kicks in the last 16 against Morocco to take their total to nine.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
After limited play with Philadelphia Union, Freese became NYCFC’s MVP in 2024 and saved three penalty kicks in a Gold Cup shootout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
I’m hustled back to my place, and the smoke machine kicks in.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
