kicking in
Example Sentences
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The footage shows Kara’s superpowers kicking in for the first time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“As the SpaceX scale levers start kicking in, we expect Starlink to become the dominant provider in the space, and eventually carry the majority of internet traffic.”
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Ben Spencer and Finn Russell took control of the game, especially during that period, through their tactical kicking in wet and windy conditions.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
Vd Roest was well aware that the man’s virtually generated image wasn’t real, but that didn’t stop a fight-or-flight response from kicking in upon seeing his face.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025
“What is it? What’s the—” In the distance her eyes found Joon, striding quickly back down the length of the dock, with Ess wriggling and kicking in her arms.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
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