kick in

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This brings you up to your RMDs — so for the five years before those RMDs kick in, from ages 68 to 73, that $1,800 a month equates to withdrawals of $108,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

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 • Mar. 31, 2026

The program singles out a list of industrial facilities for disfavor, setting a low threshold for the permitting requirements to kick in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“Every time I get notified that someone in my care has passed away, it’s like a kick in the groin,” Luna said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

I'm starting to wonder when the smarts are going to kick in.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements