kick

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To kick off the second round of ticket sales, it’s a sponsorship connection that could help fans get to the front of the line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

However, if users ask Fable about sensitive issues such as a bioweapon or exploiting a software bug, it will kick them back to the older Opus 4.8 version of the Claude chatbot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Brazil star Bruno Guimaraes insisted his team should get "the respect they deserve" as they prepare to kick off their bid to win a record-extending sixth World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Henry Slade's booming kick into the corner in the 2017 Premiership semi-final got plenty of airtime in the build-up to the latest instalment of Saracens and Exeter's rivalry.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

After a cold, cramped wait that seemed to last forever, Renn gave him a kick and told him to move.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver