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fast lane

[fast leyn] / ˈfæst ˌleɪn /
NOUN
high living
Synonyms
WEAK
burning the candle at both ends fast pace fast track free living killing pace

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For years, Clear has been the fast lane through airport security—an extra layer of insurance for making a flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

A van driver who crashed into a broken-down car in a smart motorway's fast lane has been found guilty of causing death by careless driving.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Like Pitt hopping back into blockbuster fare, it must feel good to take a little joyride in the fast lane whenever you want, not having to be burdened by what’s in the rearview mirror.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2025

There was a highway nearby and Scariot was nervous Pickles might zip into the fast lane and get hit by a car.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024

This opened a fast lane of cultural evolution, bypassing the traffic jams of genetic evolution.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari