kicker
Example Sentences
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"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 • Feb. 23, 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
He was mostly a sous chef for Seattle kicker Jason Myers, who booted a record five field goals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Seanie was our team’s kicker, and he scored the conversion, so PM went up 7—3.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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