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- noun Plural form of
kick-start . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
kick-start .
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Examples
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Tying songs into the 1961 topics he raises, the tall, thin, tirelessly kinetic, somewhat-George Gershwin-look-a-like Nadler kick-starts himself and I think I mean with literal kicks on a "Once in a Lifetime"/"Comes Once in a Lifetime" medley that stokes the fires of those who think it's manic behavior that's stalled him.
David Finkle: First Nighter: Mark Nadler's Outstanding, Outrageous 'Crazy 1961' David Finkle 2012
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Tying songs into the 1961 topics he raises, the tall, thin, tirelessly kinetic, somewhat-George Gershwin-look-a-like Nadler kick-starts himself and I think I mean with literal kicks on a "Once in a Lifetime"/"Comes Once in a Lifetime" medley that stokes the fires of those who think it's manic behavior that's stalled him.
David Finkle: First Nighter: Mark Nadler's Outstanding, Outrageous 'Crazy 1961' David Finkle 2012
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However, if it kick-starts further debate on getting a proper “national” intelligence strategy together it might have done some good. on April 25, 2009 at 10: 08 am jaegerdude
Police Need Intelligence Shock « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009
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Swiss authorities hope their support kick-starts the market.
Swiss Go Loco for CoCo Bonds Simon Nixon 2010
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In the afternoon, they receive a so-called liver wrap, a sack of warm hay placed on the abdomen which increases circulation in the liver, draws out toxins and kick-starts the metabolism.
The Fast Road to a Healthier Holiday Rhea Wessel 2011
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It kick-starts the revenue cycle which, after a period of exclusivity, moves to Hotel Video-on-Demand VOD before a DVD release is scheduled.
Cedric Perrier: Social Media and the New Hollywood Cedric Perrier 2011
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Saturday also kick-starts the Serpentine Gallery's two-day art marathon.
ARTINFO: ARTINFO UK's Guide to Frieze Week 2010 ARTINFO 2010
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Ultimate Comics: Avengers #2 enters the running for 'most ridiculous phrase in a solicit' this month with "Meanwhile, Nick Fury reveals the horrifying truth behind the Red Skull and kick-starts Project Avengers in earnest with the arrival of Gregory Stark, Tony's older, richer and smarter brother!".
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It kick-starts the revenue cycle which, after a period of exclusivity, moves to Hotel Video-on-Demand VOD before a DVD release is scheduled.
Cedric Perrier: Social Media and the New Hollywood Cedric Perrier 2011
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The interim report kick-starts a three-month consultation ahead of a final report this September.
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