overcrowd
Example Sentences
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However, operators often flout safety rules and overcrowd them beyond capacity.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024
Once the skillet is hot and the oil is shimmering, add 1/4-cup portions of the batter to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 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
If you’re planning a seated dinner indoors, don’t overcrowd the tables; and group people based on their households or with their closest friends, rather than mixing them up.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2021
I could describe very many of them and the minute details of all the houses and surroundings, but it would unwisely overcrowd these pages.
From Brook Farm Historic and Personal Memoirs by Codman, John Thomas