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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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That's why one company has now developed a wearable airbag system.
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New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday night, an agent reportedly threw flash-bang grenades and tear gas near a car filled with children, causing airbags to deploy, three minors to be hospitalized, and an infant who was in the car to momentarily stop breathing, the child’s mother said.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
For those who do venture into mountainous areas, the group recommends traveling with partners and carrying proper safety equipment, including an avalanche beacon, airbag pack, helmet and shovel, which can help locate and rescue someone if a slide occurs.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
And while the priority should always be avoiding burial entirely—through training, terrain choices, and avalanche airbags—the SBX system offers a proven way to extend the survival window dramatically if the worst happens.
—Scott Yorko, Outside, 10 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday night, an agent reportedly threw flash-bang grenades and tear gas near a car filled with children, causing airbags to deploy, three minors to be hospitalized, and an infant who was in the car to momentarily stop breathing, the child’s mother said.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
For those who do venture into mountainous areas, the group recommends traveling with partners and carrying proper safety equipment, including an avalanche beacon, airbag pack, helmet and shovel, which can help locate and rescue someone if a slide occurs.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
And while the priority should always be avoiding burial entirely—through training, terrain choices, and avalanche airbags—the SBX system offers a proven way to extend the survival window dramatically if the worst happens.
—Scott Yorko, Outside, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Airbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airbag. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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