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Recent Examples of throngedThat is, in part, because her story differs from most others who thronged campuses.—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025 The yachts which have thronged the bay are fewer as summer gives way to fall, but the off-season quiet has its own appeal for visitors wanting a slice of paradise to themselves.—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025 The cafés and restaurants here are bustling and full, the cultural venues are sold out, the parks and museums and landmarks bask in the winter sun, thronged with people.—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Drivers have limited visibility at night, and many neighborhoods are crowded during trick-or-treat hours, so crossing at corners and looking both ways is essential.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Most hikers head to McAfee Knob, a rocky outcropping that's a favorite photography stop along the Appalachian Trail, so it's often crowded.
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