kick in

Example Sentences

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He expects Intel to be supply-constrained in this part of the business for the first half of this year, before the benefits really kick in in the latter half of 2026.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 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

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

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

Suddenly I felt a swift kick in my backside.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor