clog up
Example Sentences
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The more viscous material can clog up factories’ spray nozzles, resulting in spotty, unevenly colored candy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
“If a well stays shut too long, it could clog up, and the oil hardens a bit. Then it would take even longer before they can start it back up,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026
Foes say the changes will clog up traffic and make it harder for emergency vehicles to pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
In 2017 KLM and Air France, imposed a ban because they said the bags could unravel and clog up baggage delivery systems.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2023
The captain cleared us aside and used some tar to clog up the hole.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
