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or air bag
: a bag that is inflated with air typically for use as a cushion or safety device
especially
: such a bag installed in an automobile as a safety device designed to inflate automatically in case of collision
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Wang predicted that high-level intelligent driving will become an essential feature in automobiles, much like seat belts and airbags, within the next three years.
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Hassan Tayir, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
The accident left Natalya with facial injuries from the airbag deployment, while Andrew sustained minor scrapes on his arm.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
This could prevent airbags from properly deploying during a crash, deploying unexpectedly or not switching off for small passengers, increasing the potential for injury, the report said.
—Insiya Gandhi, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025
Additionally in November, Volkswagen recalled over 114,000 vehicles across the U.S. due to concerns over the risk of an airbag exploding.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hassan Tayir, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
The accident left Natalya with facial injuries from the airbag deployment, while Andrew sustained minor scrapes on his arm.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
This could prevent airbags from properly deploying during a crash, deploying unexpectedly or not switching off for small passengers, increasing the potential for injury, the report said.
—Insiya Gandhi, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025
Additionally in November, Volkswagen recalled over 114,000 vehicles across the U.S. due to concerns over the risk of an airbag exploding.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Airbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airbag. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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