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Examples of life jacket in a Sentence
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Multiple people are seen on video bobbing in the water as life jackets are thrown at them from shore, and then seen further adrift from the incident site.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
Both girls were wearing life jackets but were knocked unconscious when they were thrown into the water upon impact, the post added.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
The resort fee covers internet, virtual concierge, water park amenities like life jackets and towels, and arts and crafts projects during children's entertainment programs.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2024
During this drill, they are shown how to wear life jackets and informed about emergency exits and assembly stations.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1883, in the meaning defined above
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“Life jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20jacket. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
life jacket
noun
: a life preserver that is worn like a jacket or vest
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