congestion
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“It kind of gums up the wheels of the urban economy just because of the commotion and congestion that’s created.”
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
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
In an effort to alleviate congestion, taxis and ride-share services are prohibited from picking up passengers along this main thoroughfare.
From Barron's • May 27, 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
The other end he slings through a bent strut wedged into the congestion of timber, stone, and plaster that has become their ceiling.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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