congestion
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Residents of Kyoto and other hotspots have expressed annoyance at selfie-taking crowds as well as traffic congestion and soaring land prices.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Port congestion in Asia is worsening after Typhoon Saudel hit eastern China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The plan to ease prison congestion had initially included those convicted of manslaughter but, following a high profile outcry, on Saturday Andy Burnham said this category of offender had been ruled out.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
The government introduced congestion pricing and vehicle taxes, and built a subway system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The other end he slings through a bent strut wedged into the congestion of timber, stone, and plaster that has become their ceiling.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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
U.S. retailers have spent more on shipping and labor this year, as pandemic-driven port congestions and a shortage of drivers increase costs.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2021
China's export and import both rose last month despite delta demand concerns and severe port congestions.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 7, 2021
Jakarta's congestions are one of the biggest brakes on economic growth.
From Reuters ● Jun. 11, 2015
Temporary congestions become permanent, and develop into permanent irritations and disorders.
From Sex Avoided subjects Discussed in Plain English by Henry Stanton
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