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congestion

[kuhn-jes-chuhn] / kənˈdʒɛs tʃən /


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He believes a reduction in lanes would only make congestion worse.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Moller-Maersk beat earnings expectations for the second quarter and raised its full-year guidance, as congestion at major Chinese ports supports the freight-rate outlook, Bernstein analysts say in a research note.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

"Urban transport governance is still centred on moving vehicles. Reducing congestion and maximising road space for motor traffic take precedence over pedestrians," he says.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

But congestion at the privately owned bridge has long worried politicians as well as automakers that depend on a just-in-time delivery model.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

One result was a gradual easing of the congestion in the barracks.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

While traffic volumes have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, the group said, congestions is expected to continue to build in the region, even with transit investments, because of project growth of 1.3 million people by 2045.

From Washington Post Mar. 10, 2023

The Washington Department of Transportation advised drivers to expect intermittent heavy congestions in the Seattle area Thursday evening and Friday due to temporary closures of the freeway system due to his visit.

From Seattle Times Apr. 21, 2022

The restrictions as well as port congestions and adverse weather contributed to a deterioration in vendor performance.

From Reuters Feb. 1, 2022

China's export and import both rose last month despite delta demand concerns and severe port congestions.

From The Guardian Sep. 7, 2021

This kind of a bath is very useful for all chronic congestions of the abdominal and pelvic viscera, such as piles, constipation, painful menstruation, leucorrhea, or other affections of the reproductive organs.

From What a Young Woman Ought to Know by Mary Wood-Allen




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