clogging

Example Sentences

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On March 6, 1971, a few thousand people marched down the Las Vegas Strip, clogging the glitzy artery through which the city’s money flowed, to protest cuts to public assistance for the poor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The problem is similar to mineral scale building up inside a tea kettle or clogging a shower head over time, except seawater contains far higher concentrations of dissolved salts.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Meanwhile, residents in the $3 million homes surrounding the campus—a former elementary school—complained about parents clogging the streets with Teslas at pickup and drop-off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

One senior pilot told the BBC that dual engine failure could also result from fuel contamination or clogging.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

I could feel a lump clogging up my throat; I wasn’t even sure why.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler