Example Sentences

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And now the spin machine has kicked into overdrive.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

SEOUL—After a nearly four-year hiatus, BTS, the K-pop phenomenon, has kicked off a comeback that will show the music industry how lucrative the era of superfans can be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"We've noticed the females who are due on their menstrual cycle, gambling increases before the cycle has kicked in," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

The 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena has kicked off 2026 in rainy fashion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Like the coffee has kicked in and the clapping is keeping them warm.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen