kicker

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Nichols added: "But here's the kicker: in this debate, experiences like mine feel like they've been weaponised and are being used for rhetorical misdirection, for what this Bill actually is."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

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 • Feb. 20, 2026

At $1.99/month for a 28-month plan, Surfshark delivers exceptional value already, but the real kicker is the service’s unlimited device connections.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

I knew the second four hundred was the kicker.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds