Example Sentences

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As important as that will be for the Cougs, perhaps even more important will be kicking their rushing attack into gear.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

If lawmakers don’t act soon, “we will be kicking ourselves in 30, 40, 50 years that we never did this,” Hoffman said at the February committee meeting.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2022

But to be able to not have a moment with the two of them is something that I will be kicking myself over for a while.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2021

"Atalanta will be kicking themselves that they haven't managed to see this through to a 2-1 victory," said Osman.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2021

"Come on with that key of yours, and let us go and let out Carr," replied Marston, patting Charles kindly on the back, "or he will be kicking all the paint off the door."

From The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers by Cholmondeley, Mary