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Recent Examples of congest Several skeptics felt that another summer tourney that extended the MLS schedule that already has been congested with the likes of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (which has been alive and kicking since 1913) and the Concacaf Champions Cup, was not needed. Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Two significant changes have occurred in those 26 years that could play into any congressional decision — electric vehicles have become plentiful, and carpool lanes have become, oftentimes, congested. Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025 South Florida’s waterways — especially Biscayne Bay — have become increasingly congested. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025 The company is testing in multiple locations in the US, such as rainy Miami and snowy, congested New York City. Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for congest
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Verb
  • Trump faced criminal counts of conspiring to obstruct justice, concealing documents and making false statements.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • These tools can block dangerous websites, alert you to phishing attempts and keep your personal data secure.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Foothill also combined for six blocks and slowed down several kill attempts by partially blocking balls at the net.
    Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Congest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congest. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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