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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
I'll kick off the discussion on ethics with this question
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2
as in to die
slang
to stop living
surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off
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as in beginning
the point at which something begins
a political cycle in which an election marks not only the end of one campaign but also the kickoff for the next one
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Recent Examples of kick off
Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Before the rematch of the 2023 Super Bowl kicks off, take a look back at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl history.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
The Oxfam report, which draws on data compiled by Forbes, is timed to coincide with the kickoff of the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, an elite gathering of some of the richest people and world leaders.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
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Follow along for live updates: Top Democrat opens Kennedy hearing with blistering criticism
Chairman Mike Crapo kicked off Wednesday’s hearing with praise for Kennedy, and the Idaho Republican appears ready to support his confirmation.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Before the rematch of the 2023 Super Bowl kicks off, take a look back at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl history.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
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The matchup will take place at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
The Oxfam report, which draws on data compiled by Forbes, is timed to coincide with the kickoff of the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, an elite gathering of some of the richest people and world leaders.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick off
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The two began to brawl on the track and were nearly struck by fellow rider Anthony Castaneda and other bikers.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Responding to such complaints, the federal government has begun to put poultry companies under new scrutiny.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Kimberly was previously married to Steven Roads, who died from a heart attack in 2005.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Further details about the worker who died may be released in due course.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Represents new beginnings, growth, vision, community spirit and creativity; the element of spring.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Said to be the original influencer, the documentary shows her rise from humble beginnings to Wall Street trader to homemaking entrepreneurial queen.—
Jeffrey Edell,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2025
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So Frank started building up housing groups on Facebook, many of them women-only.—
Violet Piper,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2025
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When a talented and mysterious new girl is introduced to the casting competition at the last minute, things start to get strange: Girls are being hunted and attacked one by one.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
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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Trump's tariffs send stock market falling The tariffs on Canada remain in place, however, Trump is expected to speak with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 3 p.m. ET.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2025
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On Thursday, Trinity Gas Storage announced commencement of operations at its 24 bcf (billion cubic feet) storage unit located near Carthage in East Texas, about 160 miles southeast of Dallas.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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In theory, TikTok could announce the commencement of negotiations with a potential buyer and urge President Joe Biden to grant the 90-day extension before the ban takes effect, experts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Their An Evening with Jagged Edge: 25 Years of ‘J.E. Heartbreak’ anniversary tour, produced by Live Nation Urban, commences on Wednesday, Mar. 26 in Dallas.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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Davis’ final touchdown at Arrowhead Stadium was supposed to be the dagger in the Chiefs’ hopeful return to the AFC Championship, as there were just 13 seconds left on the fourth-quarter clock when the Bills’ kickoff commenced.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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For example, the American Cancer Society reports that early onset colorectal cancer cases in adults younger than 50 grew by 2.4% each year from 2012-2021.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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But from the onset, the second-oldest republic in the Western Hemisphere after the United States was beset by armed conflict, foreign interventions, repressive dictators, political violence, and heads of state whose personal ambitions and desire for power fanned instability and revolts.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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