Example Sentences

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It was during the show’s “Snack Attack” segment when Oswalt dissed on food bowls, specifically calling out KFC for kick-starting such a heinous eating trend.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

The hosts eventually won by five wickets, kick-starting the first Bazball summer.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The Treasury Department announced Wednesday External link that five million children are now signed up for Trump accounts, the new investment vehicles aimed at kick-starting savings for young people.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Still, even a muddled reading could be the last thing investors were waiting on before kick-starting a Santa Claus rally into the end of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Barack looked out at the audience and into the TV cameras, and as if kick-starting some internal engine, he just smiled and began to roll.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama