passing lane
Americannoun
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a highway lane in which a driver may pass other vehicles legally.
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Basketball. any open space through which players attempt to pass the ball.
Example Sentences
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The Tide crowded the line, indicating a blitz, only to send defenders dropping back at the snap into every potential passing lane.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025
The passing lane from Konate to Salah can become crowded too.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
The jetway has now become a passing lane, where passengers eager to get on the aircraft first are sprinting ahead of others.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024
Chiefs safety Justin Reid snuck up to the line of scrimmage, and when quarterback Jared Goff tried to throw downfield, he jumped into the passing lane and batted it down.
From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2023
“Truth is,” he said, swinging the truck into the passing lane, “I like people.”
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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