kicked in
Example Sentences
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Emiliano Martinez: There was concern when the Argentina goalkeeper was accidentally kicked in the head by Gabriel early on, but he was beaten too easily at his near post for Havertz's equaliser.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Then the smart gene kicked in, remembering it’s a penalty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Over the past year, businesses have scrambled to step up imports before new waves of US duties kicked in.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Target’s second-quarter earnings per share roughly doubled to $4.11 a share, as tariff refunds kicked in.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Moss’s body wouldn’t move at first, but when he saw the reporters scurrying in his direction, his instinct kicked in.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
