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 Leaving Neverland director admits to being a little sheepish about turning over the film to Channel 4 because of the nature of his interviewees, but says the broadcaster was fully supportive.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 July 2025
  • Young pointed to the Rangers’ 2023 season as an example of how quickly tides can turn over the course of 162 games.
    Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • Prime Minister Saddam Hussein refused to withdraw, setting off the Gulf War.
    AZCentral.com, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Additional lightning strikes from these types of clouds could set off new blazes or reignite areas crews have already smothered.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 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
  • The vouchers will be powered by donations that individuals can make to what's known as a scholarship granting organization — in exchange for an unprecedented dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit.
    The Tennessean, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
  • This technology powers Waymo’s ride-hailing service, allowing passengers to take trips without a human behind the wheel.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Verb
  • The implant was allegedly moved when Niven, 34, elbowed Nikki mid-fight.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Mary, a young scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey, had resigned and moved across the country to start a job in the private sector.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2025

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“Kick over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20over. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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