jams

Example Sentences

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The threat of new strikes on south Beirut's suburbs sent people fleeing the densely populated area in huge traffic jams linking the area to the capital city, AFP images showed.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Some have raised safety concerns of potential "traffic jams" on Everest after delays caused by a large, dangerous chunk of glacier blocking the route up the mountain from Base Camp in Nepal.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

It’s a Friday night happy hour at Distrito Catorce bar in Boyle Heights, and the regulars note that the crowd listening to Spanish-language jams has a few more unfamiliar faces than usual.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Traffic jams are considerable even by local standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The girl behind me jams her knees into my back.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson