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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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Recent Examples of kick off
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
As the ceremony kicked off at Bridgestone Arena, Ashley McBryde, Shelly Fairchild and Shaboozey take a moment to pose together.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Set for a 4:25 p.m. kickoff, the game carries massive weight, with first place in the NFC North at stake.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 3 Nov. 2024
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Verb
In addition to the Texas locations, SpaceX also has offices in California and Florida.
More on Tesla's Austin headquarters: Elon Musk, Tesla kick off Cybertruck launch, deliver first trucks at Giga Texas in Austin
The spacecraft manufacturer is preparing a $100 million five-story office.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
As the ceremony kicked off at Bridgestone Arena, Ashley McBryde, Shelly Fairchild and Shaboozey take a moment to pose together.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Chicago Bears host next Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Soldier Field.
—Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Set for a 4:25 p.m. kickoff, the game carries massive weight, with first place in the NFC North at stake.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 3 Nov. 2024
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How to get a McRib in Arizona The McRib will be available at all McDonald's locations in Arizona beginning Dec. 3, 2024.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to an Associated Press report, Bushnell began a livestream on Twitch before dousing himself in a flammable chemical.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The warning came after the US State Department confirmed to CNN that an American citizen had died in Vang Vieng.Lilit Marcus, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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An 8-year-old child in the Village of River Hills died Thursday after being struck by a car driven by their parent while waiting for the bus, police said.Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, the time for these measures was at the beginning of the massive Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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At the beginning of 2023, Quevedo announced a stop in his career.Leila Cobo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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The three-fight preliminary card starts at 3:30 p.m. MST.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fans can choose from three experiences starting at $150 for access to all four nights of club shows.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Valor recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock after that as Regis fell a win short of the quarterfinals for the second year in a row.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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That’s in part because Democrats fell short in their bid to flip enough battleground districts in Southern California and the Central Valley to help the national party win a majority.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Last spring, pro-Palestinian tent encampments crowded schools and disrupted commencement plans, drawing accusations of antisemitism and prompting new limits.Annie Ma, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
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Aside from sports contests, the venue has already hosted concerts, commencements for local universities and large networking events.Daniele Proch, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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The company has not commenced any operations and will not generate operating revenues until after the completion of the Initial Business Combination.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Oasis Live ‘25 tour has 38 shows booked so far, and will commence on July 4 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.Sophie Williams, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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The committee recommended only a 3-day work restriction from the onset of symptoms, even if the HCW is still symptomatic, if they are improved and afebrile—this, despite abundant data that many people shed SARS-CoV2 virus for ten days or more.Judy Stone, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The use of vitamin C after the onset of the common cold for treatment is unclear.Trang Tran, PharmD, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Kick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick%20off. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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