kicked in
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Another cool thing about this is the way the staff kicked in too.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Duong made sure his health coverage had kicked in before getting care.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The reductions kicked in at midnight last night meaning fuel leaving depots from then onwards was subject to the lower excise rates.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
As the year advanced, European exports to the U.S. slowed as higher tariffs kicked in and the euro strengthened.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
The solenoid kicked in immediately; the engine stuttered once and then began to idle roughly, rattling frantically beneath the floorboards.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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