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
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
On Monday of last week he giggled with his fellow CBS host James Corden; on Tuesday he slapped John Bolton around for kicks.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2020
I never gaze at accidents unless I can help, or attend street fights for kicks.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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