cramped
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Despite the cramped conditions, Lau is reluctant to leave a familiar area where she has built a social network, and hopes her application for transitional housing nearby would be approved.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Psychologically, they counter the angst triggered by cramped, airless, maze-like commuter warrens.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Even luxury cruise ships have relatively cramped or restricted living conditions, with people sharing cabins and dining areas - places where infections could spread.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The livestreamed trial kicked off April 8 in a cramped second-story courtroom in Burbank.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
We sat down on a cramped Victorian sofa, as far from the desk as possible.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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