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as in to contribute
to make a donation as part of a group effort
if everyone in the department kicks in, we can give him an especially nice present for his retirement
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as in to die
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to stop living
the ornery cuss finally kicked in at the ripe old age of 90
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Recent Examples of kick in
While there’s plenty joy to be found in winter’s cozy cashmere and chic shearling, there’s only so much creative bundling that happens before the seasonal blues kick in and uniform dressing takes over.
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
China’s economic activity accelerated more than expected in the final quarter of last year, as Beijing’s stimulus measures announced since last September kicked in and helped the economy meet its annual growth target.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
Poole was traded to Washington the next summer for Chris Paul even before his four-year, $128 million extension signed with the Warriors in the days after the punch kicked in.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
In it, the burglar, who wore a dark hoodie and backpack, appears to kick in the wooden front door before making off with valuable items, including designer shoes and a collection of Taiwanese whiskey.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
China’s economic activity accelerated more than expected in the final quarter of last year, as Beijing’s stimulus measures announced since last September kicked in and helped the economy meet its annual growth target.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
Poole was traded to Washington the next summer for Chris Paul even before his four-year, $128 million extension signed with the Warriors in the days after the punch kicked in.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
In it, the burglar, who wore a dark hoodie and backpack, appears to kick in the wooden front door before making off with valuable items, including designer shoes and a collection of Taiwanese whiskey.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick in
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With Vandersloot as their primary point guard, the Sky no longer need to rely on Lindsay Allen as a facilitator — and Rebecca Allen is an immediate upgrade for the backcourt, standing six inches taller while contributing four times the 3-point production on offense.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Best and John Bradford contributed to this article.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Eighteen of the 29 victims who died from the L.A. fires have been identified, according to the medical examiner's office.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The election will fill the seat of the late Sen. Kari Dziedzic, who died last month following a battle with cancer.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2025
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More light rain fell periodically through the Bay Area on Monday, continuing a pattern that began Friday and ended a nearly month-long stretch without precipitation.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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But longer-term bond rates fell, because tariffs can weaken economic growth.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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His survival, contrasted with the heartbreaking loss of over forty relatives, including his parents and grandmother who perished in the Holocaust, has shaped my understanding of the fragility of freedom and the strength of the human spirit.—
Joanie Schirm,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Feb. 2025
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Almost two years ago, the BBC greenlit a three-part drama about the Grenfell Tower fire, a national tragedy in which 72 people perished in a devastating blaze at a London housing block.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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