heavy traffic
Example Sentences
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A brush fire that ignited in Gorman on Friday afternoon has jumped over the 5 Freeway, prompting evacuation orders, lane closures and heavy traffic delays through the Grapevine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
People stranded in heavy traffic for hours following a serious crash between a van and lorry on the M25 are being treated for heat related illnesses in the highest June temperatures for decades.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Analysts blame the rising temperatures in Lagos on climate change, its coastal location, dense population, limited greenery and heavy traffic.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Blackwell said she has seen cats who have been habituated to harness wearing seemingly very happy to explore mountain ranges, but has also seen clearly unhappy cats being walked on busy streets with heavy traffic.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
Still ahead of her was the drive to the airport, through heavy traffic.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
