kicked in
Example Sentences
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Pulte kicked in the final $22 million, according to a story told by Mark Pulte.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
It acted as a safety net and kicked in straight away when his heart was in trouble, allowing him to recover much more quickly.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But then my AFib kicked in and acid reflux kicked in and pneumonia kicked in.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Inflation cooled more than expected as government measures to reduce household energy bills kicked in, but is anticipated to pick up again due to rising oil and gas prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
On the way back I kicked in the afterburners and zipped across the finish line.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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