Example Sentences

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Trump had kicked the week off March 29 by touting his 90,000-square-foot ballroom project, showing designs to reporters on Air Force One.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Franzoni said the nerves had kicked at the start.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Barger had kicked off the annual neighborhood celebration, a 104-year-old tradition that attracts visitors from all over, just a few weeks ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

Fainga'anuku went through a hole in midfield for his second try, before former Glasgow lock Brian Alainu'uese crashed over to stretch the lead further after Duncan Weir had kicked a penalty for Glasgow.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024

He had kicked at the steel mesh until it was covered with dents.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer