kick about
Example Sentences
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Christian Pulisic had a free kick about 25 yards in the 36th minute but sent the ball over the crossbar.
From Fox News • Jan. 30, 2022
The annual match in Corfe Castle is "just a kick about", according to David Burt, 74, who has been taking part for more than 40 years.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2020
With the Galaxy U17/18 locked in a scoreless tie with Vancouver in extra time of a playoff semifinal, Mendez paused for several seconds before taking a free kick about 20 yards from goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2018
Then, with the match seemingly headed for a deadlock, the United States won a free kick about 25 yards from goal just to the left of the middle of the field.
From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2013
Libby’s on a real kick about karma these days, so I decide to be extremely selfless.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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