clogging

Example Sentences

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“The clogging of ships on both sides of this trade choke point, however, bears further consequences,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

That might mean a lot of fish getting caught up and clogging the system, including the endangered twaite shad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“Just having him right there, clogging the hole, like taking on two, three sometimes,” Young said, laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

One senior pilot told the BBC that dual engine failure could also result from fuel contamination or clogging.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

I turn my head, sand clogging my nose and my mouth, and I see Marmeluc, on his knees on the causeway, pulling me toward him.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz