kicking out

Example Sentences

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The Argentine defender was shown a second yellow card for kicking out at Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate after being fouled.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Thomas was sent to the sin-bin after kicking out at Pablo Matera when having his leg held on the ground.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

But Missy Fiorita never once thought about kicking out Brett Berard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 13, 2025

Studies show kicking out thousands of transgender service members, a tiny fraction of the armed forces, would do nothing to help the military’s mission.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

Revulsion, anguish in his heart, with both feet kicking out, he downed his chair, while the shrouding wave of mist closed on his eyes.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer