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Recent Examples of kick over
Samus arrives to clean up some mess (usually revolving around the vampiric Metroid creatures) and is forced to survive in an inhospitable alien world, kicking over every stone and x-ray scanning for trinkets to help guide her path.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2025
Named to the Pro Bowl in 2020, the South Korean kicker has made 185 of 215 (86%) kicks over his career.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
Some people were seen kicking over trash cans and recycling bins into the path of officers and police vans.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025
The 28-year-old Frenchman did exactly that, landing the biggest kick over the final 100 meters to earn his first major championship with a winning time of 28:55.77.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2025
Named to the Pro Bowl in 2020, the South Korean kicker has made 185 of 215 (86%) kicks over his career.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
Some people were seen kicking over trash cans and recycling bins into the path of officers and police vans.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025
The 28-year-old Frenchman did exactly that, landing the biggest kick over the final 100 meters to earn his first major championship with a winning time of 28:55.77.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick over
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Comer has requested that Altman turn over all documents and communication related to that audit committee.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The bats are coming alive lower in the order, helping the Mets turn over the lineup and as a result, creating scoring opportunities for Juan Soto.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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In a video about an erratic Uber driver, a recognizable dynamic—awkward small talk, impatience to set off—escalates into a life-threatening one.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Her threatening remarks set off a criminal investigation and national security concerns.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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In perhaps the most profound of the recent battles, the Central Florida Expressway Authority touched off an angry revolt by pushing a toll-road extension through a piece of the Split Oak Forest.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Police say a driver possibly suffering a medical emergency touched off a five-car chain-reaction crash near Westfield Oakridge Mall on Saturday afternoon that left another motorist dead, and forced officers to pull the initial driver and a child from their burning vehicle.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Tonight the Aries Moon activates ambition, and a decision about visibility or leadership may suddenly feel obvious.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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But mostly, the Sparks’ defense activated, forcing 10 Las Vegas turnovers, led by two steals apiece from Atkins and Wheeler to fuel the comeback.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Our rate structure applies to all large-load customers that rely on significant and continuous electricity use to power their operations around the clock, including data centers.—
Scott Bores,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The comedian-heavy ensemble, who are doing press at the festival, will help power this family-friendly film to buyer interest.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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There is still work to do; however, current congressional leadership has moved us in the right direction.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Before the vote, loud boos resounded as House Republicans arrived and moved through a crowd of protesters from the elevator to the House chamber.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Kick over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20over. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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