kick over

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Recent Examples of kick over Those charges were dropped, and the case was kicked over to the Commission on Judicial Conduct, which set forth its stinging summary of the case that now falls under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025 What actually happens if every department kicked over $100,000 to El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, thereby doubling its $2-million budget? Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025 Francis De Vries looped his kick over the congregated hoard and toward the far post, just beyond the goalkeeper’s hopeful reach. Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 In the penultimate episode of Season 3 of The White Lotus, Rick confronts his father's killer Jim Hollinger, brandishes his gun, decides not to commit murder, kicks over the old man's chair, and finds closure. Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kick over
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Verb
  • The department refused to turn over a statement for Devalkenaere and issue one for McQuillen, according to Baker.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
  • Just 30 minutes later, Boasberg sought assurances that no one on the flights had gotten off the planes or were turned over to Salvadoran authorities to be housed in their most notorious prison.
    Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 10 July 2025
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  • But its interest would set off a free-for-all among large railroads and pose a test of the Trump administration’s enthusiasm for industrial consolidation.
    Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
  • Holmes had set off tear gas grenades and indiscriminately shot people using multiple firearms.
    AZCentral.com, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • The pyrotechnics facility, located at County Road 23 and County Road 86A in Esparto, exploded around 6 p.m. Tuesday and touched off a 78-acre fire.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
  • Blackburn's comments touched off speculation among gamblers.
    Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • Leo activates your solar 10th house, urging bold moves, leadership, and visibility.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
  • Then, just place your first bet to activate your offer.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • Every few years, the video game industry invents what many people expect to become the future of play—VR headsets, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and currently, non-player characters (NPCs) powered by large language models (LLMs).
    Ben Kim, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Hardie™ Designer, powered by Hover®, takes that idea and runs with it, allowing users to experiment with various siding options and, once satisfied, provide a clear vision to their contractors. 6.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • Residents of several communities were ordered to move inland to higher ground.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 20 July 2025
  • These days, the model keeps a low profile and has completely moved away from the limelight.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 July 2025

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“Kick over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20over. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.

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