kicker
Example Sentences
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Here’s the kicker: The FDA in October awarded Disc’s drug a Commissioner’s National Priority voucher, a program established by Dr. Makary with the goal of fast-tracking breakthrough treatments.
The Trojans had a good kicker … but that’s about all the nice things you can say about the special teams.
From Los Angeles Times
"Ford is an exceptional tactical kicker but he has not been kicking in the last two games and they have struggled as a result of it."
From BBC
As a kicker, the first estimate of fourth quarter GDP was also light of expectations, with growth prospects trimmed by the government shutdown and persistent trade deficits.
From Barron's
However, no kicker has ever been named Super Bowl MVP.
From Los Angeles Times
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