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congestion

[kuhn-jes-chuhn] / kənˈdʒɛs tʃən /


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The Danish shipping group raised its full-year guidance for the second time in less than three months, and congestion at some Chinese ports like Shanghai and Ningbo seems to be driving this, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

This has included sending congestion alerts to visitors’ mobile phones and encouraging visitors to venture outside the valley, as it represents only a fraction of its almost 1,200 square miles of parkland.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The consequences of the congestion could be felt far beyond Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Gates opened for supporters at 11:00 local time - four hours before kick-off - with more gates being opened sporadically to ease congestion.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

One result was a gradual easing of the congestion in the barracks.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

While traffic volumes have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, the group said, congestions is expected to continue to build in the region, even with transit investments, because of project growth of 1.3 million people by 2045.

From Washington Post Mar. 10, 2023

The Washington Department of Transportation advised drivers to expect intermittent heavy congestions in the Seattle area Thursday evening and Friday due to temporary closures of the freeway system due to his visit.

From Seattle Times Apr. 21, 2022

The restrictions as well as port congestions and adverse weather contributed to a deterioration in vendor performance.

From Reuters Feb. 1, 2022

China's export and import both rose last month despite delta demand concerns and severe port congestions.

From The Guardian Sep. 7, 2021

Besides, congestions of internal organs are not infrequent during cold, damp seasons, and these bring on exacerbations of previously existing ailments that may make fatal complications.

From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by Austin ?Malley




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