congest
Example Sentences
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While millions will travel by rail, earlier last-train times mean many may take to the road, making them even more congested.
From BBC
This year's Christmas getaway is set to be the most congested on record for UK motorists and, although the weather is improving, hazards including spray and fog could affect your travel plans.
From BBC
It is not unusual for unattended packages to lead to road closures around Parliament, a heavily congested - and heavily policed - part of London.
From BBC
The military helicopter was conducting a training exercise along the Potomac River, one of the most congested airspaces in the U.S.
Though it might seem contradictory, reducing speed limits in congested conditions can actually result in smoother traffic flow and less stop/start movement, according to the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
