Example Sentences

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In a sign of his deep paranoia, he told Fox News in 2025 he is so afraid of being carjacked that he doesn’t wear a seatbelt, even though carjacking rates are rapidly falling.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

An inquest at Wells Coroner's Court heard earlier that Oliver had been found in his seat with his seatbelt on, and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Passengers must be told to keep their seatbelts locked, and refrain from standing and opening overhead lockers until the seatbelt sign is off.

From BBC • May 29, 2025

Another suggestion made at the debate was that drivers should be forced to carry an emergency glass hammer to smash window glass or cut a seatbelt in an emergency.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025

She made sure the kids were quiet—they were in on the plan—and he soon fell asleep, drooling on his seatbelt.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers