kick over

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Recent Examples of kick over 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 The 2023 review found that 18.9 million people born in 1920 or earlier had not been reported dead nor kicked over to the death master file. Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kick over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick over
Verb
  • The department refused to turn over a statement for Devalkenaere and issue one for McQuillen, according to Baker.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
  • After the remains were turned over to the Monterey County Coroner’s Division, investigators determined the remains belonged to a man between the ages of 35 and 50 years old, who stood between 5 feet, 8 inches and 6 feet, 3 inches tall, the company said.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • That month was when scientists reported that the earth’s temperature had suddenly begun not just to climb but to spike—the days around the solstice were the hottest ever measured, setting off a run of record-smashing heat that continues to this day.
    Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 9 July 2025
  • With personal tutor Bjorn (Michael Cera) in tow, the trio set off on a globetrotting adventure to achieve Korda's epic mission.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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  • And that is touching off intense anger among progressive politicians and the local environmental community.
    Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
  • But even before the pandemic touched off this current period of upheaval, businesses' technical skill requirements were already rapidly evolving.
    Elaine Pulakos, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • The couple successfully activate the code and crawl through a tunnel to freedom, only to discover that the entire city has been sealed inside the same black brick structures.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • When activated, the harpoon is ejected, penetrates under the skin, and venom is released.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Step into the rhythm of the day with ESSENCE PRESENTS: THE COLLECTIVE SET—an immersive sonic experience powered by today’s most exciting DJ crews and music collectives.
    Essence, Essence, 7 July 2025
  • Track chairs are powered by a rechargeable battery and operated with a joystick but can be remotely controlled if needed.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • That he was moved by Gi-hun and now wants to give her closure and the money her father fairly won?
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
  • As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025

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“Kick over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20over. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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