as in jam
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
knowing that there was a big traffic jam-up ahead, we took the detour that the locals always use
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jam
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And the jam—of course, the jam: the product As ever is perhaps most known for is back, but not in the raspberry flavor that was sold in April.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025 -
Products in As ever’s first ever drop included flower sprinkles, cookies, jam and more.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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