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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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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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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Had kickoff been Thursday night, that would have been a problem.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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The academic conference, which kicks off at Seminole State College on day one before landing at the St. Lawrence African Methodist Episcopal Church for days two and three, reflects on how Black families and individuals can build space and communities in the 21st century.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Related Articles Fendi will kick off its centenary year with a coed fashion show during Milan Fashion Week in February, with Silvia Venturini Fendi, artistic director of accessories and menswear collections, leading the design effort.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Duke transfer passed for a season-low 90 yards in the win over Georgia, in which Notre Dame’s touchdowns came on a one-play drive after a turnover and a kickoff return.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Had kickoff been Thursday night, that would have been a problem.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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The gallery began exhibiting Crain’s work in 2018 and started representing her soon after.Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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The right-hander began 2024 with the Texas Rangers before being dealt to the Royals in July.LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jeffrey Takeyama Jeffrey Takeyama, 69, died in the Palisades Fire.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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In Kansas, the State Child Death Review Board reported that no children died of fentanyl in 2017 through 2019, 11 died in 2020 and nine died in 2021.Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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At the beginning of the offseason, The Athletic's Tim Britton projected a seven-year, $189 million deal for the third baseman.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have used a distortion in space to reveal over 40 individual stars in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years from the Milky Way—halfway back to the beginning of the universe.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The reason is because crane recovery has been so effective that the birds are starting to be nuisances.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
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Luckily, replacing them doesn’t have to cost a small fortune thanks to Walmart’s deals starting at $6.Shea Simmons, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Trees or limbs that fall onto a shoulder, sidewalk or public right-of-way should be reported by calling 311 or using the CLT+ mobile app.Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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That type of MicroLED technology is very, very expensive, and this concept will hopefully result in a TV that falls well below the $220,000 asking price The Wall's 4K options start at.Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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In 2018, 2001 Dartmouth graduate Mindy Kaling returned to campus to give a hilarious commencement address.Diana Pearl, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Courage Under Fire evidenced that, especially following a kerfuffle just days before over Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement address at Benedictine College in Kansas.Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024
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The 119th Congress has commenced with a notable shift in religious affiliation among its members, reflecting a broader trend of religion declining across the United States.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the real processing will commence in the next weeks and months as El Capitan starts conducting nuclear weapons research in addition to computing work for fusion energy projects, climate change, and drug discovery.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Exposure to air pollution such as wildfire smoke can also lead to the onset of asthma in otherwise healthy people, Lamb said.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Chronic stress disproportionately impacts Black women and is a major contributor to the onset of serious health conditions.Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Kick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20off. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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