congestion
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She said that more taxis in bus lanes was a "step backwards" on addressing traffic congestion and "adds another element of risk" for cyclists.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
When movement became too random, congestion disappeared but efficiency dropped due to excessive wandering.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
This large server footprint helps reduce congestion, improve connection stability and makes it easier to find a nearby server.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Higher costs from disruptions caused by tariffs, the continuing tensions in the Red Sea, start-up expenses for Gemini and port congestion all had a negative earnings impact, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Because of the congestion on the roads to Jena, some protestors left their vehicles and walked into town on foot.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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