overcrowding

Example Sentences

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But after serving less than a year of his five-year sentence he was paroled and released due to overcrowding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Last year, it decided not to host any drone shows due to overcrowding concerns.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The high number of climbers has rekindled concerns about overcrowding on the mountain -- especially if poor weather shortens the climbing window.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

In recent years, Everest has also been plagued by overcrowding, environmental concerns and a series of fatal climbing attempts.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The school had better facilities than the primary schools, but it lacked many things, and overcrowding was still a serious problem.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane