kicking

Example Sentences

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What happened next changed U.S. soccer forever and validated the hours and hours a young Caligiuri spent kicking a ball against his garage door.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But I gamely soldiered back into the sunlight and onto the pathways that line the National Mall, each ginger step kicking up dust.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

"On further investigation and discussion... no, we are not going to be kicking permanent residents out of their house," he told the broadcaster.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"We've been down in a series before - never in the Finals - but I'm not kicking myself about anything," said Wembenyama.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He had to stand still to avoid accidentally kicking any of the playground balls and having them thud against the door or wall.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix