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helmet

[hel-mit] / ˈhɛl mɪt /


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That time, the attacker wore black clothes, a Darth Vader-like mask and a German World War II helmet.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Whether he is pulling a pint, tossing a builder's helmet in the air or running with Olympic medallist Mo Farah, the UK's new prime minister Andy Burnham has embraced social media with a deft touch.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

BBC Sport has contacted the sport's world governing body the UCI for comment on helmet standards.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, the next time you head out for a stroll in the park, we recommend a helmet.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

In the late 1860s, it got a huge boost with the introduction of a diving helmet fitted to a watertight suit.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

"One thing we have to look at is helmets," Hansen told BBC Sport.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

“I got all the practice pants, the helmets, the thigh boards, everything,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Footage from inside showed rescue workers in orange overalls and white helmets picking their way through a mass of twisted steel, dangling cables and chunks of ceiling.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

What about helmets wrapped to look like frozen meatballs or wheels of imported Parmesan?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

“Good. Now, before you go, collect all weapons and helmets and make a little pile right there.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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