kick on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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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
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
Wyatt-Hodge's regular partner, Sophia Dunkley, made scores of eight, 26 and 22 as a frustrating trend of making good starts but failing to kick on has continued.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Salt's one-handed effort dismissed India's Ishan Kishan on 80 from 38 balls in the 16th over, after which Sunrisers were unable to kick on further on a flat pitch perfect for batting.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
I feel a soft kick on the heel of my shoe.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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