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It blows water off slow-to-dry surfaces—plastic cups, reusable bags, exhaust-fan grease traps—in such a satisfying manner, you might wash them twice for kicks.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 2, 2025

And if they do shut down the government just for kicks anyway, one of the functions that will just keep going is the Department of Justice.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2023

A clock for kicks at goal is already in operation in France's Top 14.

From BBC Nov. 28, 2022

Even if it involves branding someone as a pedophile to 80 million followers — as Musk did in 2018 — for kicks and giggles.

From Washington Post Apr. 16, 2022

That summer, Charlie and I took a few walks to the pagoda together, and climbed the Master Oak for kicks.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King



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