congested
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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
Users can switch between multiple servers per region if one becomes congested or blocked.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
"There are colleagues who have been here for four hours," said Emmanuel Gedeon Nzunzi, who drives one of the motorcycle taxis that are essential in the overcrowded and congested city of around 17 million people.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
When airspace is suddenly shut or congested, controllers communicate with pilots about where they need to go, how much fuel they have and which airports can accommodate their type of aircraft.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 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
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