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
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
Last week, we reported on a real estate tycoon who is bringing in flying taxis to try to fix gridlock in Florida.
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
Radio communications can be badly impacted with GPS systems lost or disrupted for many days - so your car sat-nav could stop working, creating gridlock in cities.
From BBC
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