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congestion

[kuhn-jes-chuhn] / kənˈdʒɛs tʃən /


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OTTAWA—Trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington have delayed the opening of a new multibillion-dollar bridge aimed at alleviating the traffic congestion on North America’s busiest land crossing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When rockets do come back online, Pendy anticipates major congestion at launch points in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

An AFP photographer saw two apartments damaged in a building on a narrow street, and traffic congestion as residents tried to leave the suburb while the Lebanese army deployed to the area.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Further, rideshares have been discouraged by officials to avoid road congestion and price surges.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

His congestion had put an end to that fear.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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