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: a jumble of logs jammed together in a watercourse
logjam
transitive verb
Synonyms
Examples of logjam in a Sentence
He was called in to try to break the logjam in the negotiations.
the presence of an ambulance on the side of the highway created a logjam of rubberneckers who just had to have a look
Recent Examples on the Web
And the Dodgers have several outfield prospects, so moving them there creates a different logjam.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
There is a logjam at the top of both the coaches' statewide rankings and our Central Indiana Fab 15.
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Jan. 2024
Biden called the leaders to the White House in hopes of making progress against a legislative logjam on Capitol Hill that has major ramifications not just for the United States but for the world as Ukraine struggles to repel Russia's invasion with weapons and ammunition starting to run short.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2024
Honorable mentions Manchester Valley boys basketball: The Mavericks shook off a recent county losing streak by posting over Westminster and Century that put them atop a logjam at the head of the county standings at 8-3.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2024
The logjam is already pushing officials overseeing the clean-energy transition at some of the nation’s largest airports to look beyond the grid.
—Evan Halper, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
When the logjam eased, merchandise flooded into the region, prompting wholesalers and distributors to double down on warehouses and workers.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
To avoid the potential phone logjam, the IRS suggests taxpayers turn to IRS.gov for answers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
With Santander only signed through this season and both Mullins and Hays set to hit free agency after the 2025 season, the logjam could soon clear out some space for their young outfielders.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2024
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
There is a logjam at the top of both the coaches' statewide rankings and our Central Indiana Fab 15.
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Jan. 2024
Biden called the leaders to the White House in hopes of making progress against a legislative logjam on Capitol Hill that has major ramifications not just for the United States but for the world as Ukraine struggles to repel Russia's invasion with weapons and ammunition starting to run short.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2024
Honorable mentions Manchester Valley boys basketball: The Mavericks shook off a recent county losing streak by posting over Westminster and Century that put them atop a logjam at the head of the county standings at 8-3.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2024
The logjam is already pushing officials overseeing the clean-energy transition at some of the nation’s largest airports to look beyond the grid.
—Evan Halper, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
When the logjam eased, merchandise flooded into the region, prompting wholesalers and distributors to double down on warehouses and workers.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
To avoid the potential phone logjam, the IRS suggests taxpayers turn to IRS.gov for answers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
With Santander only signed through this season and both Mullins and Hays set to hit free agency after the 2025 season, the logjam could soon clear out some space for their young outfielders.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Logjam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logjam. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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