gridlock

Example Sentences

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“By distributing traffic amongst multiple locations rather than funneling it all into the central terminal area we can reduce gridlock, improve safety, and give passengers better options on how to get to LAX,” Reich said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

The AA has warned of gridlock on Friday as 24.4 million cars are expected to hit the roads.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 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

In response, the European Union crafted a counterproposal more acceptable to Ukraine, and its member states are rushing to rearm as the bloc looks for ways to break its institutional gridlock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

If we were stuck in gridlock, my mom would turn the car off and it was my job to get out and push it forward six inches at a time.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah