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congest

[kuhn-jest] / kənˈdʒɛst /


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But it all serves to congest an already sluggish, choppy and exasperating film, one which asks you to suspend your disbelief— big time — with little emotional reward in return.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 6, 2023

But cities and counties can’t figure out where to build as established neighborhoods argue against new homes that they say would congest their roads and spoil their quiet way of life.

From Seattle Times Sep. 1, 2023

Space Command, told reporters on a teleconference from Hawaii that such ASAT, or anti-satellite, tests congest space with debris.

From Reuters Dec. 9, 2022

The protest has inspired others around the world to stage similar action, in a bid to congest city roads and attract attention - such as in France, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.

From BBC Feb. 13, 2022

The keen night air had seemed for the moment fairly to congest her lungs and render her speechless and breathless.

From Ruth Fielding in Moving Pictures Or, Helping the Dormitory Fund by Emerson, Alice B.




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