seat belt
noun
: an arrangement of straps designed to hold a person steady in a seat (as in an airplane or automobile)
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Rather, de Velasco was found with his seat belt twisted tightly around his neck.
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Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Neither rider was wearing a seat belt during the chase and crash, according to Gonzalez.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
While updates in aviation safety remain the primary reason each passenger walked away from Monday’s crash, Richie credits the plane’s seat belts and flight attendants for his survival.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Without using his arms or hands, Spencer successfully climbs into the car, buckles his seat belt, starts the ignition and begins driving, using one leg for pedals and the other for the wheel.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Neither rider was wearing a seat belt during the chase and crash, according to Gonzalez.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
While updates in aviation safety remain the primary reason each passenger walked away from Monday’s crash, Richie credits the plane’s seat belts and flight attendants for his survival.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Without using his arms or hands, Spencer successfully climbs into the car, buckles his seat belt, starts the ignition and begins driving, using one leg for pedals and the other for the wheel.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Seat belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seat%20belt. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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