- present participle of kick.
kicking
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After spreading under the radar for weeks, the virus was first detected in the northeastern Congolese province of Ituri, kicking off the DRC's 17th outbreak of the disease.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
All AFC North teams also have at least four wins, with the Pittsburgh Steelers kicking off Sunday's action by beating the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in the NFL's first game in France.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
If they get the kicking game resolved, it’s hard to see them losing three in a row.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
The red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford could have been damaging but the aim now will be kick on and build on this showing.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
“He said absolutely: no more kicking and no more taking lunch items from other kids. Bruno agreed.”
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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