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congestion

[kuhn-jes-chuhn] / kənˈdʒɛs tʃən /


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But congestion at the privately owned bridge has long worried politicians as well as automakers that depend on a just-in-time delivery model.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

It would offer travelers and employees an alternative to getting to and from the airport by vehicle and finally establish a direct airport connection to Metro trains that would ease congestion at the airport horseshoe.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Increased congestion means that modern automobiles travel more slowly through cities than they did in the 1980s.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

"We come at night because of the congestion," Patton said, noting that each truck requires a two-driver team to handle the city's turning radiuses.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

And what about the prescription drugs I’ve been taking for a chronic nasal congestion problem?

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

The Washington Department of Transportation advised drivers to expect intermittent heavy congestions in the Seattle area Thursday evening and Friday due to temporary closures of the freeway system due to his visit.

From Seattle Times Apr. 21, 2022

The restrictions as well as port congestions and adverse weather contributed to a deterioration in vendor performance.

From Reuters Feb. 1, 2022

U.S. retailers have spent more on shipping and labor this year, as pandemic-driven port congestions and a shortage of drivers increase costs.

From Washington Post Sep. 10, 2021

The opening of the fourth checkpoint will ease those congestions.

From The Guardian Dec. 28, 2020

That is why London and our British big cities generally are congestions of little houses, little homes, while the newer great cities run to apartments and flats.

From The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)




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