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goal kick

American

noun

Soccer.

a free kick taken by a defensive player after the ball, having last been touched by an offensive player, has gone out of bounds over the goal line.

goal kick British

noun

soccer a kick taken from the six-yard line by the defending team after the ball has been put out of play by an opposing player

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“She was able to see it become popular. She got a real kick out of it,” Andrews said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 24, 2022

I just I get a real kick out of it.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2022

Maybe your 2021, and in particular your past week, have been in their own way a real kick in your pants too.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2021

"It's a real kick in the teeth," added Mr Critchley.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2021

Plus I got a real kick out of Ben.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

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