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helmet

[hel-mit] / ˈhɛl mɪt /


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I’m wearing a helmet that looks chic rather than orthopedic.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

They were developed by the Army to penetrate a steel helmet from a faraway distance.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

Class 3 bikes can reach a maximum speed of 28 mph, and riders must be at least 16 years old and wear a helmet.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

On the rapidly deteriorating pitch, Mitchell was hit on the helmet, body or hands 13 times, yet dogged it out for an unbeaten 100 from 241 balls.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

He wore khaki trousers tucked into tall leather boots, a safari jacket, and a pith helmet.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 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

Southern Section players were in shorts and wearing helmets around the Southland.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

"We had to jump straight into the water, climb out, put helmets and harnesses on, and start scrambling up the cliff face."

From BBC Jul. 28, 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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