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
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
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
Since announcing their plans in June 2023, Vodafone and Three have insisted that joining forces would "move the UK into the digital fast lane".
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024
Speeding down this fast lane, Homo sapiens soon far outstripped all other human and animal species in its ability to cooperate.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.