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congestion

[kuhn-jes-chuhn] / kənˈdʒɛs tʃən /


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Residents of Kyoto and other hotspots have expressed annoyance at selfie-taking crowds as well as traffic congestion and soaring land prices.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Some shipping lines are returning to the Suez Canal as congestion caused by extreme weather limits capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

In the commercial hub of Lagos, it launched a boat service in 2019 in an effort to help commuters bypass the city's notorious congestion.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Port congestion in Asia is worsening after Typhoon Saudel hit eastern China.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

But as the days turned into weeks, into months, into years, the day-in, day-out smells, sights, and sounds that accompany extreme congestion crowded the minds of the people, leaving room for little else.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

The Washington Department of Transportation advised drivers to expect intermittent heavy congestions in the Seattle area Thursday evening and Friday due to temporary closures of the freeway system due to his visit.

From Seattle Times Apr. 21, 2022

The restrictions as well as port congestions and adverse weather contributed to a deterioration in vendor performance.

From Reuters Feb. 1, 2022

U.S. retailers have spent more on shipping and labor this year, as pandemic-driven port congestions and a shortage of drivers increase costs.

From Washington Post Sep. 10, 2021

China's export and import both rose last month despite delta demand concerns and severe port congestions.

From The Guardian Sep. 7, 2021

That is why London and our British big cities generally are congestions of little houses, little homes, while the newer great cities run to apartments and flats.

From The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells




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