Example Sentences

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What happened next changed U.S. soccer forever and validated the hours and hours a young Caligiuri spent kicking a ball against his garage door.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The success of the Women’s team gave America what it needed—a football team that could make the nation proud by doing what we love best, kicking ass and taking names.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But I gamely soldiered back into the sunlight and onto the pathways that line the National Mall, each ginger step kicking up dust.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Inspired by watching Aussie Rules during his time down under, he prioritised kicking accuracy, asking players to try to catch the ball above their head under the high ball.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

When I reached the edge of the Austins’ farm, Jeb came racing toward me, kicking up a cloud of dust.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney