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Recent Examples of lane
Hodges worried that lawmakers were more concerned about slow-going trucks in the left lane than concerns from truck drivers.
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Rose Evans
updated June 18,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
The east lane of the Gatún locks was closed for dry lock maintenance from June 9-17, forcing arriving vessels to alternate in a single lane.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Anunoby — with nobody in his path — sprints from the out-of-bounds spot into the lane, just in case.
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ABC News,
11 June 2026
One ride to a coffee shop ended with a dropoff in an alley instead of on the street, temporarily blocking a truck making its way through the narrow lane.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Rose Evans
updated June 18,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
The east lane of the Gatún locks was closed for dry lock maintenance from June 9-17, forcing arriving vessels to alternate in a single lane.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Anunoby — with nobody in his path — sprints from the out-of-bounds spot into the lane, just in case.
—
ABC News,
11 June 2026
One ride to a coffee shop ended with a dropoff in an alley instead of on the street, temporarily blocking a truck making its way through the narrow lane.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lane
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lane
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There was another car on the opposite side of the road with major front-end damage.
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From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
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Here's what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.
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Venezuelan authorities typically activate emergency assessment and response protocols following major seismic events, including inspections of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges, highways and electrical systems.
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
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Meanwhile, Downing Street staff are lining the street outside.
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Food also figured into other odd roadway incidents.
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.
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That too many people pursue self-destructive paths for example.
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Left led downhill to Garberville and to the endless freeway thereafter.
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The accident prompted extensive freeway closures and a shutdown of westbound lanes, per CHP traffic logs.
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Melbourne revitalized its center by activating small laneways with cafes, art and nightlife.
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There’s a lot to love here: Its neighborhoods are known for their laneway cafés, independent cinemas, rooftop bars and colorful street art.
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On one end, the route took the avocado and papaya from Mexico to Asia.
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Events celebrating America’s 250th birthday mean some changes for fireworks viewing on the Mall and the route of the Independence Day Parade.
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“Lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lane. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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