kickoff

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

As Kuper has learned well from his nine tournaments, the worst time for a World Cup is the two weeks before kickoff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Starting four hours before kickoff of every match at MetLife, service to New Jersey from New York Penn Station will be partially restricted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

A strong kickoff to the first-quarter earnings season has also been turbocharging the recent market rally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The teams lined up for the second half kickoff.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli