fast lane

Example Sentences

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At 7 a.m. on March 15, 1976, the fast lane of a dozen miles of the Santa Monica Freeway opened to buses and rush-hour carpoolers only.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

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

The fence was probably there to keep people from getting onto the highway and doing stupid things—like sledding into the fast lane on snack trays—blit the chain-link was full of big holes.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan