overcrowd
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Buses are a common mode of transport in India, but operators frequently ignore safety rules and overcrowd vehicles, while the nation had the highest road accident death tolls in the world last year.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
When it comes to entries, don’t feel that you must overcrowd or overwhelm, in fact, in many instances less is more.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024
Cook them in batches, if need be, but don't overcrowd the pan, or the mushrooms will never brown properly.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2023
Working in batches, if needed, so as to not overcrowd the pan, place the chicken in the skillet, skin side down, and sear until nicely browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2022
The Louvre could not contain the portraits of your ancestors, they would overcrowd the quays.
From Vautrin by Balzac, Honoré de
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