overcrowd
Example Sentences
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Hundreds of prisoners are expected to be released early under proposals to ease overcrowding in Scotland's jails.
From BBC
Intrusive behind-the-scenes cameras watching the stars, overcrowding in the grounds and accusations too many attendees are not interested in the tennis have been among the chief complaints.
From BBC
Jakob confirms my trunk is situated, and we board the overcrowded train.
From Literature
Often, volunteers and animal rescuers post social media pleas like the ones Wright responded to, in a race against time to save dogs from potentially being euthanized to make space in the overcrowded shelters.
From Los Angeles Times
The nonprofit that saved my dog from an overcrowded shelter in South Korea receives free food from JustFoodForDogs and gives a month’s worth to every new adopter.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
