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The second phase must activate when the seat is occupied, seat belt is not in use and the vehicle speed is at least 6.2 miles per hour, the rule states.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
There are now hundreds of antibodies in use for everything from cancer treatment to the surprisingly everyday—pregnancy tests and rapid Covid tests, for instance, rely on antibodies.
—Andrew Steele, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
The polio vaccine has been in use in the U.S. since 1955 and is deemed safe and effective.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
The scuba-fit hood provided extra warmth and protection for the neck and head when pulled up and was lightweight enough not to flop around annoyingly when not in use.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
There are now hundreds of antibodies in use for everything from cancer treatment to the surprisingly everyday—pregnancy tests and rapid Covid tests, for instance, rely on antibodies.
—Andrew Steele, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
The polio vaccine has been in use in the U.S. since 1955 and is deemed safe and effective.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
The scuba-fit hood provided extra warmth and protection for the neck and head when pulled up and was lightweight enough not to flop around annoyingly when not in use.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024
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“In use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20use. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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