congested

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Building a tunnel underneath Wilshire, one of L.A.’s most congested corridors, was difficult enough.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The climate and access to natural water resources provide thermal management advantages that reduce energy consumption and operating costs, alongside high-voltage grid capacity that congested Western European hubs can’t offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

In parts of the country, the electricity grid is already so congested that companies and housing projects have been told they may have to wait years for a connection.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The ships that are now stuck would also need about a day or two to berth, load and depart the congested terminals, depending on their cargo.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

As we slow down in the more congested part of the city, I see scores of little shops, dark inside, lined with counters and shelves.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan