Example Sentences

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The process for the return of Terrible’s to Primm kick-started May 5, when Affinity confirmed the closure of Primm Valley Casino Resorts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The filing sets up the company to potentially go public as soon as this fall, though OpenAI—which kick-started the AI boom with the 2022 release of ChatGPT—said it hasn’t yet decided on timing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Weston kick-started the golden rush, withstanding the heavy pressure on his shoulders to win the men's skeleton title that was always his to lose.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Still, Jeff Buchbinder, chief equity strategist at LPL Financial, thinks the AI spending boom which kick-started the current market malaise will ultimately come to its rescue.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Once he was out of the way I kick-started the bike and nearly jumped off at the sound.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer