kick-starter
noun
kick-start·er
ˈkik-ˌstär-tər 
: a motor starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated by a thrust of the foot
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Many of the islanders—particularly those in the native coalition—welcomed the new venture as a potential source of jobs, even as a kick-starter for the local economy.
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Rebecca Panovka, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
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Rebecca Panovka, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
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“Kick-starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kick-starter. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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