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as in began
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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as in died
slang
to stop living
surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off
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Recent Examples of kicked off
Alysa Guffey Twenty minutes of remonstrance kicked off, with a long line of people waiting for a chance to speak.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
The round of 32 kicked off to a dramatic start, with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan 2-1 before Paraguay eliminated Germany in penalty kicks Monday, in one of the most shocking upsets of the tournament so far.
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Mason Leib,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Because the pop star, who kicked off her first concert Tuesday night at the Sunrise arena, was just forced to reschedule two stops (Brooklyn and Boston) on her Eternal Sunshine Tour, citing production challenges.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Now, as more people get kicked off of Medicaid, these centers won’t even get that compensation.
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Alana Semuels,
Time,
1 July 2026
Chicago sees wettest start to spring on record The Windy City kicked off spring with record-breaking rainfall, according to CBS News.
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Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Australia and Paraguay have kicked off at the home of the San Francisco 49ers.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Earlier this month, Dairy Queen kicked off the season by launching a drink deal.
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Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Pre-show festivities kicked off the event with DJs playing hits from their homeland and classic party anthems from the United States.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
The round of 32 kicked off to a dramatic start, with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan 2-1 before Paraguay eliminated Germany in penalty kicks Monday, in one of the most shocking upsets of the tournament so far.
—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Because the pop star, who kicked off her first concert Tuesday night at the Sunrise arena, was just forced to reschedule two stops (Brooklyn and Boston) on her Eternal Sunshine Tour, citing production challenges.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Now, as more people get kicked off of Medicaid, these centers won’t even get that compensation.
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Alana Semuels,
Time,
1 July 2026
Chicago sees wettest start to spring on record The Windy City kicked off spring with record-breaking rainfall, according to CBS News.
—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Australia and Paraguay have kicked off at the home of the San Francisco 49ers.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Earlier this month, Dairy Queen kicked off the season by launching a drink deal.
—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Pre-show festivities kicked off the event with DJs playing hits from their homeland and classic party anthems from the United States.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicked off
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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
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Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.
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When Khomeini died in 1989, Khamenei became his successor within a matter of weeks.
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At least 31 children died in hot cars in 2025, according to the National Safety Council and nine have died this year.
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On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.
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Carlson, whose rights Anaheim traded to Carolina four days before the free agent signing period commenced, joins a defense corps that includes Victor Hedman, who is one year younger and has played five more career regular season games.
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That the forest below has not been felled but has swelled, along with its creatures, is hugely the work of Dharana’s owners, the de Souza family.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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Sadly, that latter group earns a new radio hit in America at nearly the same time that frontman and co-founding member Victor Willis passed away.
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Sarah finally passed away in 1998, six months after her son Lloyd’s death.
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San Diego opened a 2-0 lead when Miguel Andújar scored on Xander Bogaerts' double in the fourth.
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It can be poured as an apéritif, opened with takeout or brought to the table alongside a simple piece of fish.
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Vegas played much of the night without center William Karlsson, who was being checked out on the bench for an apparent upper-body injury.
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Mac Jones did not throw Wednesday because of a sore shoulder that checked out clean and should be ready for training camp, which is expected to open July 25 or 26.
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