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When the boat was not returned on time, staff found it on the north side of the lake with Josey sleeping in his life jacket on board, but Rivera was missing.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
In these instances, music can act as a life jacket by helping wandering minds remain relatively present without getting pulled away by the undercurrent.
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Adam Husler, Outside Online, 29 Jan. 2025
The two teens did not have life jackets on at the time, authorities added.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The two teens did not have life jackets on at the time of the accident, authorities added.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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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 23 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
life jacket
noun
: a life preserver that is worn like a jacket or vest
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