gridlocked
Example Sentences
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The collision led to parts of Colchester being gridlocked throughout the day, while A12 queues stretched back to Marks Tey.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
It can lead to days of disruption, gridlocked roads - and also cost millions of pounds to fix.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Schools closed, workers rushed home, long lines formed at gas stations, and roads across the country were gridlocked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026
The rise in visitor numbers since the pandemic has sparked a backlash in many tourism hotspots, prompting the authorities to take steps to ease the pressure on bursting beaches and gridlocked streets.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
“When it’s time to bail, there are nontraditional routes that most people don’t know. They won’t be gridlocked like the freeways.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
