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overcrowd

[oh-ver-kroud] / ˌoʊ vərˈkraʊd /








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You want all of the toppings and additions to highlight the rice, not overcrowd or overwhelm it.

From Salon Mar. 17, 2025

Don’t overcrowd an entry with too much furniture.

From Seattle Times Jul. 5, 2023

However, Roger Benn, co-chair of Hebden Royd Business Forum, says there's a fine balance to be sought so as not to overcrowd the now-famous valley.

From BBC Feb. 4, 2023

Then, fill any remaining space with whatever else you plan to serve, making sure not to overcrowd it so that it’s easier for people to cut a piece of brie or slice of chorizo.

From Washington Post Dec. 21, 2021

It would overcrowd his department and spoil the record he was trying to make—but he said not a word except "All right."

From The Jungle by Upton Sinclair




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