kicked in
Example Sentences
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U.K. inflation cooled more than expected in April as government measures to reduce household energy bills that were announced last year kicked in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
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
On the way back I kicked in the afterburners and zipped across the finish line.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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