overcrowded

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Recent Examples of overcrowded The escapes, which sent several prosecutors and victims fleeing for safety, raised questions about the jail’s operations and highlighted a facility that the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office said was overcrowded and in need of security upgrades. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 27 June 2025 But here in overcrowded Cinque Terre, finding seclusion can be rare. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025 Think: glacier hikes instead of beach clubs, mountain cabins instead of mega-resorts and clean, quiet fjords instead of overcrowded coastlines. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 This week, Ben and Max bring on the Morning Edition host to talk about NPR’s battle with the Trump administration, the role of public radio in an overcrowded media landscape, and why local journalism matters more than ever. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for overcrowded
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crowded
Adjective
  • Doubs will attempt to do that in a crowded wide receiver room where Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks return, and rookies Matthew Golden and Savion Williams could be immediate contributors.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Hernandez said she is focused on winning her own reelection bid in a crowded field.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025

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“Overcrowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcrowded. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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