1
as in beginning
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 dying
slang
to stop living
surprisingly, the recluse was worth a cool million when he kicked off
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Hahn held an early lead beginning on Election Day but the gap between her and Ishii had been narrowing with just under 400 votes separating the candidates after an update Monday.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The age is now 67 for those born in 1960 or latter but some GOP proposals have suggested increasing the age for full retirement benefits from 67 to 69 over an eight-year period beginning in 2026.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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Within three years of leaving a state youth prison, four in 10 return to either the juvenile or adult prison system and those who don't return to prison face a higher likelihood of dying an early death.Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2024
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In a large population like the United States, the number of babies being born and dying each month tends to be stable, Singh said.Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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To counter falling snow levels, resorts are already turning to artificial snow machines, which further contribute to climate change through their expansive use of energy.BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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Though prices for Rolex sports watches keep falling, the smaller Rolex Day-Date has shot up in value—a full 57 percent in Auguest, according to the watch market tracker Everywatch.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ritchey cited early signs of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, starting to increase this season as expected in Florida, which is called out at the top of this week's report.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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That’s why companies that have already nailed ISO 9001 are starting to look beyond quality management.Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Kicking off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicking%20off. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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