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Technicalities aside: It’s insurance for when you kick the bucket.

From Salon Mar. 24, 2026

For many in the crowd, it will be an item on their bucket list — that is, something they’ve convinced themselves they have to do before they kick the bucket.

From MarketWatch Dec. 31, 2025

"They all thought I was going to kick the bucket, but I won the sweepstake down the golf club."

From BBC Sep. 25, 2024

So yes, of course, Hastings wants linear TV to kick the bucket.

From The Verge Jul. 19, 2022

I’m betting it’s charity work, or maybe he’s been secretly chatting with Aimee and arranging a meet-up so she and I can make things right before I kick the bucket.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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