kicked in

Example Sentences

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Even though the Fifth Amendment ultimately kicked in and did its job, the government ruined lives in the process.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Duong made sure his health coverage had kicked in before getting care.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

In negotiating player benefits, it was important to know that if they kicked in after three years or later, many players wouldn’t receive them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"The nerves kicked in over the eight-inch putt on the last, the hole looked really small," said Young, who shot a four-under-par 68 to win his second PGA Tour title on 13 under.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Elizabeth's well-honed espionage skills kicked in immediately: She managed to conceal Jacob's true identity from the policemen who investigated his death, and she gathered and burned all his many papers in her apartment's fireplace.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau