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seat belt

NOUN
restraining device in car
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They can provide a sense of safety in emergencies, such as an accident, when you may have to cut a seat belt or break a window to escape.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

The cancellation of a flight in Canada after a child refused to wear a seat belt has reignited a debate about the etiquette and safety procedures relating to children travelling on planes.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Baker had to hit the brakes to avoid the collision, and the passenger, who wasn’t wearing a seat belt, fell off the seat.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

“They could charge for everything but the seat belt and the lavatory,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 14, 2026

Wynn and I watched from the window, and Nan looked at us wide-eyed as she struggled to buckle her seat belt.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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