fob

Example Sentences

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It pops out when it needs to be used, either automatically through the user’s key fob or phone, or manually by pressing the handle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The doors typically don’t unlock when I approach the car until I pull out the key fob and hit the unlock button.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

In the Anaheim Hills incidents, one of the vehicles was stolen by thieves accessing the key fob signal through an antenna.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

Ms Mannings reflected on how people often ask "are you OK?" - but it's a vague question, easy to "fob off".

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

He also wore a fob watch and a chain.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam