crowded

crowd·ed | \ ˈkrau̇-dəd

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Definition of crowded

: filled with many or too many people or things a crowded room/theater a beach crowded with people a crowded itinerary

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Recent Examples on the Web In the crowded field of candidates that featured two Latina newcomers, Mejia was not the one expected to win. — Stephanie Ebbert, BostonGlobe.com, "How Julia Mejia found her voice," 13 Jan. 2020 Republicans fear that Kobach could again prevail in a crowded primary field of at least four — with more who may jump in — and then lose the general for the Senate seat. — Washington Post, "Pompeo is out. Now Democrats see an opportunity for Kansas Senate seat.," 13 Jan. 2020 Meanwhile, Biden continues to benefit from a crowded field. — Joseph Simonson, Washington Examiner, "ANALYSIS: Sanders and Warren voters could unite the Left to defeat Biden," 11 Jan. 2020 Williamson, a lawyer who first won election to the seat in 2012, resigned to run in a crowded field for secretary of state. — oregonlive, "Who will replace Jennifer Williamson in Oregon Legislature? Multnomah County Commission to decide Jan. 16," 4 Jan. 2020 Williamson, who made some of her personal income off spiritual renewal and self-help books, has made a mark in the crowded Democratic field with her unique phrasing and messaging. — Ed O'keefe, CBS News, "Marianne Williamson lays off entire campaign staff," 2 Jan. 2020 Higginbotham is seeking to distinguish himself in a crowded 7th District Democratic primary field that features 24 candidates, including Cummings’ widow, former U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume and four state legislators. — Jeff Barker, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore law professor running for the late Rep. Elijah Cummings’ seat to lend his campaign $500,000," 11 Dec. 2019 Early on, Harris was a front-runner in the crowded field of Democratic hopefuls. — Dahleen Glanton, chicagotribune.com, "Column: In the aftermath of Donald Trump, a black woman like Kamala Harris never had a chance at the presidency," 2 Dec. 2019 Get our daily newsletter Mr Rajapaksa won 52% of the vote despite a crowded field. — The Economist, "A polarising figure becomes president of Sri Lanka," 21 Nov. 2019

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crowd around/round

crowded together

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17 Jan 2020

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“Crowded.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowded. Accessed 18 January 2020.

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