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The phrase "kicked at" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe an action where someone is attempting to kick something or someone, often in a frustrated or aggressive manner. Example: "The child kicked at the ball, trying to send it flying across the yard."
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He kicked at the slush on the sidewalk.
Up on the flagpole, Will Spear's leggings kicked at Heaven.
They stamped their feet and kicked at the grass.
They kicked at the burning graphite with their feet..
I kicked at him, I hit him – hard and fast.
It fell between Altidore and Donovan, and both kicked at it.
He put his hands on his hips and kicked at the dirt.
My opponent kicked at the dog, and all hell broke loose.
Braves Manager Bobby Cox kicked at the ground in the dugout with the final out.
Piazza kicked at the dirt, did a deep knee bend and surely heard the murmurs.
Nadal served out to love at 5-4 and kicked at the net in sheer joy.
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