kicking

Example Sentences

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But I gamely soldiered back into the sunlight and onto the pathways that line the National Mall, each ginger step kicking up dust.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

"On further investigation and discussion... no, we are not going to be kicking permanent residents out of their house," he told the broadcaster.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Competing for the second year, Gareth Way said while kicking remains the main focus, shoving and wrestling your opponent is "at least 50% of it".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

All right, so we’re kicking off Emmy season in here.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

I turn around to see Emma running across the yard, her bare feet kicking up grass clippings and her disheveled hair flying in the breeze like a lion’s mane.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller