kicked in

Example Sentences

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But instinct kicked in swiftly, and many of the journalists in the crowd of 2,600 people were using their phones to capture video.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

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

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

His mind detached from his body as instinct took over, as a memory kicked in.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray