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The seat belt sign was off on July 30 when service carts, flight attendants, and unbelted passengers were suddenly thrown toward the plane’s ceiling.—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025 Waukegan police have stepped up enforcement for things like impaired and unbelted motorists, a campaign that will extend through the holiday weekend.—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025 While smartphone use was problematic, most respondents reported never driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, driving aggressively, or riding unbelted.—Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Her straight-leg jeans are a relaxed silhouette—not baggy, but not quite fitted—and her trench coat is kept open and unbelted.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbelted
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