jammed

Example Sentences

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The area was jammed with theatergoers and construction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

David was one of five children; a tight-knit, loving unit jammed into a tiny terrace in Bradford.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The avenue is jammed on weekends, a rare artery of late-night action surrounded by streets abandoned to stray dogs as midnight approaches.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

“A lot of time they’re jammed together by some critics and the artists reject the name and the association. But think about Patti Smith and Sam Shepard. Did you know they dated for a while?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Jonathan’s eyes flew open as he jammed his feet down and began to tread water.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret