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kickoff

[kik-awf, -of] / ˈkɪkˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
NOUN
opening
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During kickoff Friday for the World Cup, which takes place around 6 p.m., it’s expected to be sunny with temperatures in the lower 70s, according to the weather service.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

When the whistle blows for the first kickoff, expect the complaining to stop and the cheering to start.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

And with kickoff less than two weeks away, warning signs have surfaced for local businesses who were promised a windfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Business owner Sarah Wells, who is part of the We Pay the Tariffs group, echoed Anthony’s view that Monday’s kickoff was a mixed bag.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Odessa received the kickoff, moved the ball minus two yards in three plays, and punted again.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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