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Recent Examples of congest But are congesting pricing programs really worth pursuing? Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 The airspace is congested with commercial flights and a host of military and VIP helicopter traffic in the area. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025 The plane, groaning to gain altitude, struck the massive bridge connecting Arlington with the District, congested with traffic at the time, and then catapulted into the water. Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025 And as the tussle for more flights has been driven by airlines and members of Congress — many of whom want direct flights home — the airport has become increasingly congested: It was built to accommodate 15 million passengers a year, but now sees 25 million. Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for congest
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  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
  • Additionally, Iman accused the Gonna Love Me singer of taking their kids out of school for no reason and willfully obstructing and interfering with his right to pick up the their kids on April 17.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 May 2025
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  • In the video, sunlight outside is blocked by a pair of curtains, but one tiny spot has streamed through—and Goose is completely fascinated by it.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • The opposition from Tillis, who is up for reelection next year, combined with that from all Democrats, could block Martin's nomination from getting out of committee.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 8 May 2025

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“Congest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congest. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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