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Singapore's civil aviation authority also said it is postponing a green jet fuel levy which was due to kick in from April 2026, due to the impact of the Iran war.

From BBC

Duong made sure his health coverage had kicked in before getting care.

From Los Angeles Times

In negotiating player benefits, it was important to know that if they kicked in after three years or later, many players wouldn’t receive them.

From The Wall Street Journal

The reductions kicked in at midnight last night meaning fuel leaving depots from then onwards was subject to the lower excise rates.

From BBC

She says it was "bit of a kick in the teeth" having to relocate from her home town because of housing.

From BBC