gridlocked

Example Sentences

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Delhi's chaotic roads have been gridlocked at points and summit organisers have faced criticism over crowded entry points and other disarray, especially on the first day.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Summer at Yellowstone National Park usually means gridlocked traffic and booked-up lodges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

In an already gridlocked freeway during peak hour, Manville said, commuters might not even notice one more car that merges in.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

After the event, as fans tried to head home, car parks became gridlocked as vehicles which had earlier been marshalled into rows tried to move off.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025

“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