like sardines
Example Sentences
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A prominent member of the association of victims' families, Maria Karystianou, told reporters that relatives had been "packed like sardines".
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
At night, bedbugs nibbled at the 312 people laying like sardines on the floor of Namazi’s section of Ward 4.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Domoic acid builds up in smaller fish like sardines and anchovies, which are eaten by marine predators such as dolphins, seals and sea lions in large quantities, causing them to get sick.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025
It’s also a perfect recipe for creatures like sardines and anchovies, who feast on the diatoms, algae and phytoplankton in these cool, nutrient-rich waters.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024
Sailors crammed into the cargo hold like sardines, in order to lower the ship’s center of gravity.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
