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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A lane on a highway for use by faster moving vehicles.
  • noun Informal A hectic or frenetic way of living, especially when involving the pursuit of sensual pleasure.

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  • noun On a multilane road, the lane intended or reserved for vehicles moving at faster speeds.
  • noun figuratively, by extension Any situation or activity where the pace is very rapid.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving rapidly
  • noun a hectic and pressured lifestyle often characterized by recklessness or dissipation

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