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  • For a while it might look like she ` s getting the right deal but I ` d give it 6 months for the small-print to kick-in and then we ` ll see how many Gurkhas are getting in.

    You Couldn’t Make It Up « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009

  • Simple random diffusion will eventually evolve a universe into a quantum relativistic universe, at which point a population of reproducing universes can be created, and evolution by natural selection can kick-in.

    Archive 2009-01-01 Gordon McCabe 2009

  • Among other tests, we assess kick-in performance using a metal pendulum of about 100 pounds.

    It's hammer time: How we test door locks 2011

  • You can contrast that to the pre-credit sequence with music and titles coming in big and bold to divide the set-up from the kick-in, but the Greek prologue from Hipploytus above is followed on by the immediate entry of the protagonist.

    More on Prologues Hal Duncan 2009

  • The caffeine from my coffee is starting to kick-in, so excuse me if I get little unrealistic now, but I could see the media reflexively turning to such an organization for the hunter's viewpoint whenever an issue impacting hunting hits the news and lobbying lawmakers on behalf of hunters.

    Hunting and the Environmental Media Association 2009

  • Indiana Dem chair Dan Parker confirmed an anonymously sourced report in the Indianapolis Star claiming that House Dems had fled the statehouse to protest a GOP bill that would "bar unions and companies from negotiating a contract that requires non-union members to kick-in fees for representation," which would limit collective bargaining.

    Indiana Dem chair confirms: Dems have fled statehouse to stall anti-union push 2011

  • These include fines that would kick-in automatically if a country fails to keep its deficit within 3% of GDP.

    Europe's Bad Boys patience Wheatcroft 2010

  • Do this when appropriate and kick-in the doors if you have grounds for doing so.

    Islam? Yes. Gay? Yes. British? No, Oh, OK then. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009

  • After making 11 consecutive pars, he birdied the treacherous par-3 12th hole, then birdied the par-5 15th, then hit an 8-iron to within 4 inches on the par-3 16th for a kick-in birdie, "The greatest shot of my life," Perry said.

    Perry shows grace, but late blunders again have to hurt 2009

  • The caffeine from my coffee is starting to kick-in, so excuse me if I get little unrealistic now, but I could see the media reflexively turning to such an organization for the hunter's viewpoint whenever an issue impacting hunting hits the news and lobbying lawmakers on behalf of hunters.

    Hunting and the Environmental Media Association 2009

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