kick on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Despite the late Super Giants wickets, Seifert's knock proved the difference, as Rockets' batters were left to rue plenty of promising starts but none were able to kick on in the same destructive manner.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
In the 17th minute, Portugal had won a free kick on the edge of the box, and the entire stadium was certain of what would happen next.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
The Durham man will be asked to kick on and make the place his own.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Vasquez is healthy and eager to be the one passing runners with his late kick on Friday and Saturday night.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
I thought he was pulling my leg, but he moved the lever, and I heard a muffled roar kick on in the basement.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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