kick

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Retired US brigadier general Houston Cantwell, who has 400 hours of combat flight experience, said a pilot's training would likely kick in before he or she parachutes to the ground.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Waqa Blake sent the Bulls ahead but James McDonnell grounded his own kick as Leeds hit back after 25 minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Later this month, he will kick off the Rebel Ragers tour along with guests including M.I.A.,

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Anything that brings the data-center buildout to a halt could kick the props out from under the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

I kick off my sneakers, pull off my socks, and let my bare feet hang, swinging slowly next to hers.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith