gridlock

Example Sentences

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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

For now, as San Francisco learned, even good conditions can produce strange 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