kicker
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When compared against an 'average' kicker in the tournament, Harrison - already established as a distinctly above-average kicker - performs even better: she is 8.2 points better than the model predicts.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
Then, a self-congratulatory kicker: “No noise. No agenda. Asking the right questions for all Americans, on NewsNation.”
From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026
Here’s the kicker: The FDA in October awarded Disc’s drug a Commissioner’s National Priority voucher, a program established by Dr. Makary with the goal of fast-tracking breakthrough treatments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
The Trojans had a good kicker … but that’s about all the nice things you can say about the special teams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
It turned out to be their most effective offensive weapon: Permian was called for roughing the kicker and Odessa High got a first down.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
The only rule is kickers can’t step in front of the goal line until the ball is struck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
In particular, over the course of 13 seasons, Justin Tucker became one of the best kickers in NFL history with five first-team All-Pro nods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
The specialized nature of kickers can place them on the periphery of team bonding, but Loop’s teammates and coaches were supportive in the aftermath of the season-ending loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026
Quality sounds intuitively appealing to any shopper, from car-lot tire kickers to produce-aisle melon sniffers.
From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025
None of the karate kickers were on the sidewalk.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
