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overcrowd

[oh-ver-kroud] / ˌoʊ vərˈkraʊd /








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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

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 a space with too many furniture elements.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2023

“I don’t even know if it’s possible to overcrowd your way into buying a house anywhere in L.A. when every house is $1 million,” Fulton said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2022

I have taken pains not to overcrowd it, and every preparation has been made for any contingencies which may arise.

From The Second Deluge by Serviss, Garrett Putman




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