1
as in begins
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 dies
slang
to stop living
surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off
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The team begins the new season at The K on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025 -
The week begins cloudy and warm.—
Garfield Hylton,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2025
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When an individual dies, the body starts naturally decomposing almost immediately.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Much like a proper Neapolitan pizza lives or dies by its crust, great breakfast tacos depend on the quality of the tortilla.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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If the issue falls outside your skillset, call a plumber to inspect and repair the sprinkler system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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Security & Safety A casino should offer a safe environment for its customers and this starts with proper licensing and ends with strict safety protocols such as SSL encryption.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Behavior Shapes Culture—From the Top Down Creating a culture of courage starts with behavior.—
ByMargie Warrell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the Mansfield Drive-in Theatre opens for the season Friday, April 4, according to a release.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Evita opens at the London Palladium on June 14 and runs through September 6.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Kicks off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicks%20off. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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