packed

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Watching the movie in its original format, with an ecstatic audience in a packed theater, was transporting, communal, enough to make one sentimental.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Sentencing Ali on Wednesday, Recorder Simon James said people had been "packed into every inch of available space", and were left "at the mercy of the unpredictable sea".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Told by reporters that Hilton wanted Becerra to campaign for the ballot initiative, Becerra responded, “Come join me here, where the real people are,” gesturing toward the packed food hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Ticket prices for Monday's game are out of the reach of most New Yorkers, but the self-proclaimed "World's Most Famous Arena" will still be packed to the rafters, with celebrity fans courtside.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

When Karli and I came downstairs into the kitchen for breakfast, Mutti had all the cases packed.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo