packed

Example Sentences

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The church was packed on Sunday, with some worshippers left standing outside.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Maria Karystianou, who lost her 19-year-old daughter Marthi, said relatives had been "packed like sardines" and the spectacle was "an absolute disgrace".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

There have been years where people have had to park off-site because it’s so packed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Sucker for Love” has the effervescence of an ’80s synth-pop tune in the vein of Madonna’s first album, with more open space in the sequenced rhythms and a bouncy melody packed with hooks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The warm sun beat down on the motionless train, the temperature in the packed car rose, the air grew foul.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom