kicked in
Example Sentences
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Of course it is easy to see that the big volume kicked in further between last August and October, and again in January.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
They kicked in early this year when fear of a “SaaSpocalypse” swept debt markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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
Faison: When we did the table read, I laughed so hard when the first voice-over kicked in, when Zach read the voice-over.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
I wrap my arms around my stomach like I just got kicked in the gut.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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