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Recent Examples of congestion
Now, transportation officials are moving forward with a major project aimed at easing congestion along the corridor.
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Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Beyond the decarbonization benefits, the companies aim to reduce exposure to congestion at major hubs, limit transshipment and bolster operational control over the freight.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
That translates into cleaner air, safer roads and less congestion for the communities that surround these corridors.
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Wes Moore,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
This reduction helped eliminate unnecessary driving, emissions, and road congestion, while encouraging visitors to slow down and spend more quality time within local communities.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The petition argues the BID could contribute to rising rents and parking congestion.
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Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Consider carpooling or ride share services to help reduce traffic congestion.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Legionnaire’s disease runs a spectrum from very mild disease or with moderate symptoms such as cough and chest congestion to severe cases that require prolonged hospitalization.
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Robert Promisloff,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
Nearby residents decried the Ostara plan as too large for the site and brought up worries about traffic congestion, safety for walk-to-school routes and increased crowding at Naper Elementary, among many other points of contention.
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Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Beyond the decarbonization benefits, the companies aim to reduce exposure to congestion at major hubs, limit transshipment and bolster operational control over the freight.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
That translates into cleaner air, safer roads and less congestion for the communities that surround these corridors.
—
Wes Moore,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
This reduction helped eliminate unnecessary driving, emissions, and road congestion, while encouraging visitors to slow down and spend more quality time within local communities.
—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The petition argues the BID could contribute to rising rents and parking congestion.
—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Consider carpooling or ride share services to help reduce traffic congestion.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Legionnaire’s disease runs a spectrum from very mild disease or with moderate symptoms such as cough and chest congestion to severe cases that require prolonged hospitalization.
—
Robert Promisloff,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
Nearby residents decried the Ostara plan as too large for the site and brought up worries about traffic congestion, safety for walk-to-school routes and increased crowding at Naper Elementary, among many other points of contention.
—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congestion
Noun
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Here's what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.
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Instead of catering to automobile traffic like typical intersection signal systems, Jung's invention adjusts crossing signal times based on the slowest pedestrian's pace.
Noun
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The blaze caught drivers off guard, forcing them to exit the turnpike and navigate gridlock on nearby surface roads.
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Negotiations between the two Eastern European countries have been at a gridlock for over a year at this point, as Russian territorial gains have slowed to a bloody crawl.
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“Congestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congestion. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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