kicks in
Example Sentences
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One way they have done this is to raise deductibles, or the amount the customer has to pay before the insurer kicks in.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
A song by Calvin Harris kicks in, the words “LA is worth saving” pop up on screen, and the video concludes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
They also pledge that the level at which the higher rate kicks in will be increased to £50,270, matching the UK tax system.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The trade-offs are more modest payments — typically between $5,000 and $25,000 with $50-plus monthly premiums — and a waiting period of about 2 to 3 years before the full benefit kicks in.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
My father says something in response, but the furnace kicks in and I can’t hear it clearly over the noise.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
