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congestion

[kuhn-jes-chuhn] / kənˈdʒɛs tʃən /


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However, tests on the same streets at less busy times found that all four networks performed well, highlighting an issue of congestion rather than coverage.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Residents of Kyoto and other hotspots have expressed annoyance at selfie-taking crowds as well as traffic congestion and soaring land prices.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

New York last year spent $1.2 billion on production subsidies, which is more than twice as much as the revenue generated by its congestion tax on drivers entering Manhattan’s business district.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

“Effectively, foreign registered vehicles are immune from enforcement on congestion charging, parking and traffic regulation.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

And what about the prescription drugs I’ve been taking for a chronic nasal congestion problem?

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

The Washington Department of Transportation advised drivers to expect intermittent heavy congestions in the Seattle area Thursday evening and Friday due to temporary closures of the freeway system due to his visit.

From Seattle Times Apr. 21, 2022

The restrictions as well as port congestions and adverse weather contributed to a deterioration in vendor performance.

From Reuters Feb. 1, 2022

U.S. retailers have spent more on shipping and labor this year, as pandemic-driven port congestions and a shortage of drivers increase costs.

From Washington Post Sep. 10, 2021

The opening of the fourth checkpoint will ease those congestions.

From The Guardian Dec. 28, 2020

As we perform these exercises once more we find various congestions that have resulted from the one-sidedness of our day's work,—congestions around the throat, parts of the body are weary, constricted, and cramped.

From How to Add Ten Years to your Life and to Double Its Satisfactions by S. S. (Samuel Silas) Curry




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