kicking

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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

With the French Open kicking off next week, and Wimbledon and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Saar yelps in an elevated octave before slipping them on … And not two seconds later kicking them off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Harrison pays tribute to the competition in England's squad, with Helena Rowland, Emma Sing and Holly Aitchison all pushing up kicking standards.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“I’ll eat. I promise. Everyone’s grief takes a different form. Mine is kicking me to the ground. It’s been rough. How are you holding up?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith