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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This dragged his marker, Iwobi, into an unfamiliar position while opening up a passing lane centrally for Kobbie Mainoo to receive the ball.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
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
Then, because defense has been the reason all of this happened, James raced into the passing lane to get a steal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2023
“If a stick is in a passing lane, that might even deter you from making that pass, too.”
From Washington Times • May 10, 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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