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as in obstructed
to prevent passage through by filling with something
the usual weekend traffic congested the region's highways
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Recent Examples of congested
Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The company has tested out its Uber Shuttle service in India and Egypt for daily commuters in highly congested areas, le Roux says.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
And ‘better opportunities’ might just mean survival, as some escaped congested fishing spaces in their home regions to tap into the markets near urban centers like Accra and Tema.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The company has tested out its Uber Shuttle service in India and Egypt for daily commuters in highly congested areas, le Roux says.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
However, when the network is congested, the cost of including this data rises sharply.
—Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Roasted cauliflower can quickly become soggy and mushy if the pan is overcrowded.Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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In South Sudan and Uganda, where refugee camps are often overcrowded and firewood resources are limited, Wonderbags have eased tensions between communities.Daniela De Lorenzo, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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There is more programming ahead about the importance of battleground states, how to get others in the community to vote, the rules for early voting and how to ensure your rights are not obstructed at the ballot box.Alphonso David, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
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The ranger alleged that Dorsett had interfered and obstructed him from performing his law enforcement duties.Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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When dopamine is blocked, the Straub tail behavior subsides.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Four days later, about 90 minutes before the Spartans were to play New Mexico, a San Jose State official blocked Batie-Smoose from entering the Spartan gym, telling her she was suspended indefinitely and must leave campus immediately, the lawsuit alleged.Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Other recalls have involved faulty wipers, loose trim, and jammed accelerator pedals.Umar Shakir, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Crowds jammed the dollar store for snacks and chips.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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At least one woman is nominated in every rap category, including three in the crowded Best Rap Performance, a majority in Best Melodic Rap Performance, and the first woman in Best Rap Album since 2018.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Fans could live there for an entire weekend with a supply of chicken wings and chips and never set foot in the crowded stadium.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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There are slight differences in their unsaturated and saturated fat content and their sodium and potassium concentrations.Isabel Vasquez RD LDN, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
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Its softer tones serve as a backdrop to a myriad of accent colors and furnishing styles, while more saturated yellows can be played up to make more of a statement—especially with finish treatment (eggshell vs. gloss etc.).Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Congested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congested. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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