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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 passenger—a 61-year-old Serbian national—had been wearing his seat belt when the window dislodged, and was partly sucked through the opening, a fellow passenger and a hospital workers’ representative told local media.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 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

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

Someone tugs a seat belt over my shoulder and it clicks.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio


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