overcrowd
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But he has opposed closing the facility without a replacement, arguing that doing so would overcrowd other jail facilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
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
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
To overcrowd a tent is hygienically almost impossible, for the atmosphere of a tent, however crowded, will never become tainted in the same sense as a room.
From The War in South Africa Its Cause and Conduct by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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