traffic jam

Example Sentences

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"But we don't yet know whether the action that starts the ridge just isn't happening or whether the traffic jam afterward isn't happening," he said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

“While the market has been caught in quite a traffic jam of negativity lately, its uptrend, while stalled, is far from derailed,” said Eric Clark, chief investment officer at the Accuvest Global Advisors investment group.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

In the mad rush to flee the flames, droves of residents had abandoned their cars in an immovable traffic jam on Palisades Drive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

He drove past a policeman to escape a traffic jam at the entrance to Valhalla.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

“You’re causing a traffic jam, Matthew,” their mom said.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman