- present participle of kick.
kicking
Example Sentences
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“I looked down, he was kicking dirt on my shoes, all that,” Heyward said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Robert Sanchez: An early kicking error gifted Fulham a corner.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
In fact, nine clubs are kicking off with new leaders in the dugout, the most since 1946-47—which happened to be the season that top-flight English soccer resumed following World War II.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
As for kicking, Cameron Dicker is typically automatic on extra points, but he missed one after linebacker Junior Colson scored on an interception return in the third quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Helen and Tillie exchange glances, wondering why I’m kicking up this tender topic again.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
