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kicker

[kik-er] / ˈkɪk ər /


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For the first time I have found a kicker who says he’s normal.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

And Jay Feely, a former Arizona Cardinals kicker, won the primary for an open swing seat with Trump’s backing.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Maybe wiggling about a bit will throw off the kicker.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

The kicker is that several areas of the sector are highly competitive.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

The intern turned sideways in his chair in case of attack, but the kicker stayed slumped in sadness.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

Mitchell said the attacking players and kickers were all given one to take home for the holidays but he believes "coaching" was key to the success of teams using it.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Four kickers have made four during a Super Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 8, 2026

"They've got a tough job to do, to make calls in real time, and they're as scrutinized as the quarterbacks and kickers are," he told the Pat McAfee Show.

From Barron's Feb. 3, 2026

He leads all AFC kickers with 36 made field goals and 141 points scored.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 23, 2025

None of the karate kickers were on the sidewalk.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor




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