How to Use crowd in a Sentence
- Boxes crowded the floor of my apartment.
- The club has been accused of crowding too many people into too small a space.
- There are too many products crowding the market.
- Please move back. You're crowding me.
- By the end of the 10th mile, three bicyclists were crowding the racer in front.
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Note that the city will be busy the evening of the parade, and roads will be crowded.
— Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023 -
Hundreds of people, young and old, crowd the road in front of the tank.
— Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023 -
The spring gets crowded and wait times can range from one to three hours.
— Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 31 Aug. 2023 -
As Wayne steps out of the car, reporters and paparazzi crowd him.
— Time, 16 June 2023 -
Heat the oil over high heat in a Dutch oven, and brown the meat in batches so as not to crowd the pot.
— Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023 -
Hours later the sun was shining, the beach was crowded, and four hippos had emerged from the sand.
— Jared Quigg, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2023 -
Many celebrities of the time would crowd around these demonstrations.
— IEEE Spectrum, 23 May 2023 -
Near the end of the parade, fans crowded around Union Station to hear from the victors in the parade’s finale.
— Hyojung Kim, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024 -
In one photo, a bunch of teens crowd into the frame, in which somebody’s giant boom box takes pride of place.
— Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2024 -
While the train was crowded, Dang said that three women helped her throughout the ordeal.
— Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2023 -
Those fleeing the north and Gaza City to move south have crowded into U.N. schools or the homes of relatives.
— Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2023 -
Two more stumbled across wolf packs crowding around fresh deer kills.
— Outdoor Life, 26 July 2023 -
Vaughn takes the elevator down to a small lobby crowded with chairs and a TV.
— Justin Wm. Moyer, Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2024 -
After her routine, Ariana had the judges and crowd on their feet.
— Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023 -
Airport bathrooms can be crowded, and many of us our rushing to our flights.
— Jenn Rice, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2023 -
Some locals said that when the beach gets crowded, like on the weekends, the toilets are full and unusable.
— Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023 -
Around 40 of Peláez's neighbors crowd around, nodding in agreement.
— Emily Green, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024 -
Waiting rooms were crowded with parents and children, some of them on IV drips.
— Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2023 -
In winter, skilled skiers and families alike crowd the runs at Cardrona and Treble Cone, where sheep cling to the lower slopes.
— Lauren Quaintance, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2024 -
Imagine their response to a safe-camping site, all those tents and rusted cars crowded into a lot down the street?
— David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2023 -
Travelers crowded their cruise ships and spent more even as the company raised prices.
— Bychristopher Rugaber, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2023 -
That’s not to say the roads won’t be crowded, as 90% of holiday travelers will be getting around by car.
— Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 -
When canes are crowded close to each other, the larger cane is a keeper, and the less desirable cane should be removed.
— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024 -
What to Consider The public spaces are shared with the members club so expect them to be crowded at times.
— Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024 -
The lounges were crowded, with limited seating and food and beverage options.
— Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
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But when there are crowds, the service is bound to be not as good.
— Rona Berg, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023 -
As a crowd of spectators cheered, some of the sheep pranced.
— George Steinmetz Catherine Porter, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2024 -
And while crowds may be irrational, the study of crowds is a science.
— IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2023 -
On game day, tote it to the game, plug it in, and let your crowd build their own sandwiches.
— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023 -
After the Sox scored three in the top of the 10th, Ruth smacked a walk-off grand slam for a 6-5 Yankees win, after which a crowd mobbed the field.
— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2023 -
In addition to the food, the dance performances helped draw crowds.
— Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2024 -
Users can also add sound effects like the roar of a crowd or keyboard taps.
— Emilia David, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024 -
Over the course of three hours, a steady crowd of about 20 people looked on as heaps of orange pulp formed at his feet.
— Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2023 -
Three more Northfield buckets later, the score is 39-29 at halftime and the Nighthawks crowd is back in this.
— Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2024 -
When they're all done, remove the foil and serve the mouth-watering side dish to your grateful crowd.
— Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2023 -
In karaoke, the best karaoke songs are recognizable to a diverse crowd.
— Ada Tseng, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023 -
However, mingling with a new crowd might not be a bad idea.
— Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 10 Sep. 2023 -
In another, Bas proudly waves a Sudanese flag to a bustling crowd from a stage.
— Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023 -
The entire crowd got to their feet for the performance, which ended with fireworks.
— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2024 -
Yellowstone can still draw a crowd — even for a repeat.
— Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2023 -
My friend, who is from the U.K. and grew up going to punk shows as a teen, tells me this is the single loudest crowd she’s ever heard.
— Vulture, 28 Sep. 2023 -
But Saturday night saw a crowd of thousands in Tel Aviv.
— D. Parvaz, NPR, 26 Feb. 2024 -
These non-alcoholic drink recipes are the best tailgating drinks for a crowd of all ages.
— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 June 2023 -
The two leaders mingled with a crowd outside a cathedral, where Putin stood between a bride and groom.
— Paul Sonne, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2023 -
But as that audience grows up, Roblox is keen to appeal to an older crowd.
— Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2023 -
Move, but don’t run willy-nilly or blindly follow a crowd.
— Marissa Vonesh, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2023 -
So, those who want to vary from a crowd of classic martinis at happy hour might want to pull this one out.
— Jillian Dara, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 -
Bryant got the last laugh, nailing a game-winning fadeaway over Harden to end the game, sending the Drew League crowd to rush the court and wrap their arms around the 6-foot-6 guards waist.
— Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023 -
Barker hands the fan his drumsticks from the tour, after which the two share a wholesome hug while surrounded by crowd cheers.
— Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2023 -
Last year, there were repeated stampedes from jumpy crowds that packed Ocean Drive.
— Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024 -
The best inflatable hot tub for a crowd should have a high number of jets and some features that will keep the party going for a long time.
— Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023 -
Sam Hoffman, movie critic and Chicopee bureau chief, was more welcoming to the younger crowd.
— Daniel Golden, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2023 -
Opening night crowds were excited to take in the band in the shadow of the Hollywood Tower Hotel.
— Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2023 -
Over the summer, the issue drew crowds and demonstrations at Carlsbad City Hall and two Carlsbad high schools.
— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2023 -
In the carousel, a crowd and news cameras gathered in front of the establishment as people recorded the historic moment on their cell phones.
— Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
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