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
Alternatively, the press can be executed in a way that allows one player to cover multiple opposition players, often by pressing one player while blocking the passing lane to another.
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
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
“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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