Example Sentences

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"He worked so, so hard and he was at a time in his life where he was kicking back and enjoying life and it was just taken away."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

My mum always used to say as soon as I could walk I was kicking bouncy balls and stuff around.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The IMF chief was kicking off the annual Spring Meetings co-hosted by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington, which bring together top economic policymakers from around the world.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

One of the men asked if he was kicking them out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2025

She was kicking off her sneakers and fanning herself with a magazine.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies