clogged
Example Sentences
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A nuclear plant in northern France shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units, energy group EDF said on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
“At first, I heard it was clogged arteries. Because he did have clogged arteries. He had a problem with that,” he said.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
The pipes had clogged and the room was flooded with sewage coming up a drain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Flooding in Accra is exacerbated by a poor drainage system, including clogged gutters and the construction of illegal structures on waterways.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Crabs are particular critters, and they won’t step into your little wire house if your bait is rank or your wire rusty and clogged with sea growth.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
