kick

Example Sentences

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Just as the trial for Samuel Patrick Groft was about to kick off, the 45-year-old instead pleaded no contest Wednesday to a slew of vandalism charges stemming from the seven-day slashing rampage.

From Los Angeles Times

The Berlin Film Festival will kick off on Thursday evening with an eclectic selection of films reflecting current upheavals, and with Wim Wenders, one of Germany's most illustrious directors, heading the jury.

From Barron's

The initial financial assessment kicks off months of wrangling with the city council over spending, with the two sides finalizing a budget by June.

From The Wall Street Journal

When that doesn’t work, I kick against the carpeted floor.

From Literature

As he did so, his boot kicked a pebble from the ledge, and it fell to the shiny black floor.

From Literature