seat belt

Example Sentences

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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

Front seat passengers such as Jenna often have chest, rib and breastbone injuries if wearing a seat belt because of the massive pressure from the impact.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Rivian is recalling 34,824 vehicles for a damaged seat belt pretensioner cable, representing a significant portion of its total sales.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

You are in the passenger seat with no seat belt, and the dashboard lights are blinking like they’re trying to tell you something in Morse code, which you never learned.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

Chicken tried to fasten his seat belt, but his backpack was in the way.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn