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Statistics show that most boating fatalities could be avoided by wearing a life jacket.—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026 The teenager was wearing a life jacket at the time of her death, a coast guard official told Agence France-Presse.—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 Be sure that your child wears a life jacket when on smaller boats and set an example by wearing your life jacket.—Dr. Katherine Williamson, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026 Scribben was alone at the time and was not wearing a life jacket, Shepperd said.—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for life jacket