gridlocked

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

Pacific Coast Highway had yet to become gridlocked with people fleeing the fast-moving flames.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 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