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After the clinching interception, James made sure no one could forget the performance as he unbuckled his helmet, leaned in close to the cameras in the end zone and flashed a bedazzled smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2024

I suspect your neighbors wouldn’t leave their children unbuckled if they knew it was illegal, or if their attention had been drawn to the benefits of buckling.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2022

Buckle Up: Studies show that unbuckled passengers in the back seat can put the driver at greater risk of injury in a crash.

From The Verge • Feb. 16, 2022

The safety agency says without the chime, a driver may not know their seat belt is unbuckled, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2022

He unbuckled his belt and tightened it again.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck