kick
verb (used with object)
to strike with the foot or feet.
Example Sentences
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By settling before a trial kicks off, the social media companies contain costs from lawyer fees and potential penalties.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
By settling before a trial kicks off, the social media companies contain costs from lawyer fees and potential penalties; another benefit is that it shields their executives from testifying in court.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Videos shared by Nevada’s parents on Instagram show the precocious dynamo masterfully weaving between taller players and delivering powerful kicks driving the ball into the goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
The storm is expected to affect millions more this morning as a yellow warning kicks in across the South East and North West of England, the East Midlands and Wales.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
And now dozens of people—old people, people I thought were in line to buy stamps—have launched into a choreographed dance number, with high kicks and hip thrusts and shimmying arms.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
