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Recent Examples of lane
At least nine tankers have transited the sea lane since Monday, the data showed.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Near the Reservation boundary – Temporary single-lane traffic on Wildcat Canyon Road.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Since the start of the war, Iran has blocked ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for not only oil but also fertilizer, sending costs upward for farmers.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Jokic rejected the screen and leveraged it to create an open driving lane to his left.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Near the Reservation boundary – Temporary single-lane traffic on Wildcat Canyon Road.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Since the start of the war, Iran has blocked ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for not only oil but also fertilizer, sending costs upward for farmers.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Jokic rejected the screen and leveraged it to create an open driving lane to his left.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lane
Noun
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That’s the road in a banana republic to high or even hyperinflation.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The wildfires burning tens of thousands of acres in the South have destroyed homes, prompted evacuations and closed major roads.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Route 66 became official when the country adopted the numbered highway system in November of that year.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Mexican authorities last summer found 20 bodies, including several that were decapitated and four that were left hanging from a bridge over a highway, that appeared to be victims of a turf war between the Chapitos and rival Sinaloa faction La Mayiza.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the streets of Washington, word of the alarming development spread through discussions with rideshare drivers and in the overheard comments of tuxedoed attendees who blurted out comments in smartphone conversations while walking away from the original site of the dinner.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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For older students walking to school, encourage them to take a safe route with adult crossing guards, travel in pairs or groups, and to not use cellphones while crossing the street.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Several roadways in the immediate area were temporarily closed, but no evacuations were ordered, Kane said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Win it, and suddenly the series tightens, the doubt creeps in and the path gets a lot more complicated for Orlando.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Finding a way to better utilize those strengths in the NHL is his best path to a secure role.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The road at that point includes an exit to the right for the 57 freeway south and under the 210.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The work is part of a larger MnDOT project to resurface I-35W and either repair or replace bridges along the freeway between Cliff Road and the I-35E/I-35W split.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Melbourne revitalized its center by activating small laneways with cafes, art and nightlife.—
Liam Stanton,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Its laneway culture, independent spirit, and deep bar history mirror Death & Co’s own ethos of craft and discovery.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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First signed in 2023 and renewed for another three years with this latest commitment, the agreement solidifies the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitization along the trans-Pacific route, one of the world’s busiest container lanes.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The journey began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Doocy explored local attractions, met with artists and highlighted the city’s deep ties to the famed route.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lane. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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