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congestion

[kuhn-jes-chuhn] / kənˈdʒɛs tʃən /


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Logistics operators have faced many recent disruptions, from pandemic-era port congestion to sudden swings in cargo flows sparked by trade wars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

While the parking moratorium is not yet in effect — and still needs to go through several more reviews — officials hope it will eventually help ease congestion and safety concerns in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It is based on optimized walking routes, taking into account slopes, obstacles, travel speeds and congestion points.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Bangkok police chief Siam Boonsom said Sunday that there was traffic congestion at the crossing daily, but never an accident.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Flight 93, with thirty-seven passengers and seven crew members on board, had left Newark forty minutes late because of runway congestion.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin




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