fast lane
noun
1
: a traffic lane intended for vehicles traveling at higher speeds
2
: a way of life marked by a fast pace and usually the pursuit of immediate gratification
3
Examples of fast lane in a Sentence
I pulled into the fast lane to pass the truck.
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And drivers there make use of that privilege—in the fast lane, at least.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Finally, the event will conclude with a fabulous closing party, the perfect way to commemorate this tour in the fast lane.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
Most of us live in the fast lane, where there is always something to do, someplace to go, someone to see.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Swapping the calming beaches of Marbella for life in the fast lane again, Wojciech Szczęsny has performed well since ending his retirement to join the Blaugrana.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Finally, the event will conclude with a fabulous closing party, the perfect way to commemorate this tour in the fast lane.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
Most of us live in the fast lane, where there is always something to do, someplace to go, someone to see.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Swapping the calming beaches of Marbella for life in the fast lane again, Wojciech Szczęsny has performed well since ending his retirement to join the Blaugrana.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for fast lane
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“Fast lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast%20lane. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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