kicks

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The campaign kicks off against Paraguay in nearby Los Angeles on Friday, before a detour to Seattle to face Australia, then back to southern California for Turkey.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

With 48 hours still to go until the World Cup kicks off, does Fifa have little control about what will happen outside the stadiums?

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The play closed in February, putting it at a disadvantage with Tony voters whose theatergoing typically kicks into high gear in the spring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

As more listeners get their kicks from oldies, vintage hits have infiltrated Spotify’s chart in greater numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He kicks the water again and takes a swing at nothing.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt