kicks in

present tense third-person singular of kick in

Examples Sentences

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Verb
  • Relative humidity is also low, in the single digits for some locations, which contributes to red flag conditions.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Wofford said that in addition to strong winds and low humidity, the amount of moisture retained by local plants contributes to wildfire conditions.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • When his grandmother dies, the 12-year-old must return to live with his estranged family.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—falls on November 29 this year.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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