kicking

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Inspired by watching Aussie Rules during his time down under, he prioritised kicking accuracy, asking players to try to catch the ball above their head under the high ball.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“As the SpaceX scale levers start kicking in, we expect Starlink to become the dominant provider in the space, and eventually carry the majority of internet traffic.”

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The “Princess Bride” star was born in and spent his formative years kicking around London; he moved to L.A. in 1990, on his brother’s recommendation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

SpaceX is preparing to launch a new version of its Starship rocket a day after officially kicking off its IPO process.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Eyes wide, snorting, body jerking, hooves lifting, pawing, kicking dirt, Belle’s afraid.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes