1
as in to contribute
to make a donation as part of a group effort
if everyone in the department kicks in, we can give him an especially nice present for his retirement
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2
as in to die
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to stop living
the ornery cuss finally kicked in at the ripe old age of 90
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Recent Examples of kick in
Back in 2020, the 37% tax rate kicked in at $518,400 in individual income.
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Dicker's kick is now the longest fair catch kick in NFL history, surpassing the 52-yard boot by Paul Hornung in 1964.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Dicker’s 57-yarder is the longest successful fair-catch kick in league history, as the Chargers joined the Green Bay Packers as the only teams to pull off the accomplishment twice.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Starting with the new year, penalties will kick in: a $150 fine for the first violation, progressing to $500 for third and subsequent offenses and up to 15 years in prison if a driver using a cellphone causes an injury or death.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Dicker's kick is now the longest fair catch kick in NFL history, surpassing the 52-yard boot by Paul Hornung in 1964.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Dicker’s 57-yarder is the longest successful fair-catch kick in league history, as the Chargers joined the Green Bay Packers as the only teams to pull off the accomplishment twice.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Starting with the new year, penalties will kick in: a $150 fine for the first violation, progressing to $500 for third and subsequent offenses and up to 15 years in prison if a driver using a cellphone causes an injury or death.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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The Times’ deputy editor for entertainment and the arts Matt Brennan contributed to this report.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Apple's continuous expansion and the convenience of its payment system have contributed to the steady growth in its user base.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Fullerton police said the two people who died are believed to have been inside the plane at the time of the crash.Alex Stone, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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After enduring a cruel 2013, the year in which Vittorio died in a plane crash shortly before Ottavio passed away, Rosita continued to lead her now sprawling family in great style.Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 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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Decades later, in 2002, the truth was revealed at The Second World Space Congress—that is, Laika perished within hours of launching.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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More than 100,000 Dutch Jews perished—roughly 75 percent of the country’s Jewish population.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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