kick in
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April 15 is the last day to pay any owed income taxes; it’s also the last day to submit a return or file an extension before penalties and interest kick in.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Retired US brigadier general Houston Cantwell, who has 400 hours of combat flight experience, said a pilot's training would likely kick in before he or she parachutes to the ground.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Some $335 million would only kick in if the other payments trigger a 20% federal excise tax on “golden parachute” severance payments he receives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
But in January, Sian said the family received a "kick in the teeth" when they learnt that West had been released after serving six-and-a-half months of his sentence.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
The heaters dumped heat at full blast into the building, and the air-conditioning system would not kick in.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
