congestion
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A single delivery route can bring hundreds of packages to homes, replacing shopping trips that would otherwise add cars, emissions and congestion to local roads.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Rescue teams rushed to the scene but struggled to reach the upper floors because of the scale of the damage and congestion in the area.
From BBC • 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
Moss choked on the spit and congestion and he then felt a hand on his back.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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