cramped
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The livestreamed trial kicked off April 8 in a cramped second-story courtroom in Burbank.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
The report said observers witnessed prisoners voting in cramped quarters that didn’t allow for privacy and having to hand their ballots to others to put in the box.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
Living in cramped, windowless containers and only able to leave for serious medical emergencies, she said inhabitants "felt helpless" during the Iranian attacks.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
Firecracker factory accidents are common in India because highly volatile chemicals are handled in cramped, low-cost setups where even a small spark can trigger explosions.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
I push past him into the cramped, frowsy cottage.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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