packed

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The Riyadh metro, which opened six lines in late 2024 after years of delays and billions of dollars of cost overruns, is regularly packed at rush hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Day packed all of the angst of that period into “American Girl,” the second single off of “Halo.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

I run toward the building, only to realize that it’s too packed, and people are rushing for cars and trees to hide under.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith