gridlock
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The AA has warned of gridlock on Friday as 24.4 million cars are expected to hit the roads.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
In Pacific Palisades there was chaos Jan. 7 as people in the foothills tried to flee, only to hit traffic gridlock.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
The combo of remote work and empty buildings downtown would mean fewer commuters causing gridlock, but also fewer clients for businesses in the area.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
Finally, after about four minutes, the second Waymo crept free, ending the gridlock.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025
Hoping to avoid dangerous gridlock on the summit ridge, Hall held a big powwow with leaders of the other expeditions in Base Camp.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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