for kicks
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, the Mets lost when combustible relief pitcher Devin Williams fell apart again, allowing Minnesota a go-ahead run and walking in a fifth run for kicks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
“I mean, that’s ridiculous. Of course not! How could I? I was just in it for kicks, period.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2025
A clock for kicks at goal is already in operation in France's Top 14.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2022
In the 1990s, OutKast had that capital “K” while Eminem and Korn occasionally reversed certain letters in their monikers for kicks.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 8, 2021
Dad, how about sometime this week, just for kicks, you try making eye contact with me?
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
