congested

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NordVPN’s performance was stable, though occasional buffering occurred on congested servers during peak hours.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

But these overland routes are too congested, expensive and insufficient to make up for the paralysis of traditional routes, Schneider said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Players have regularly voiced concerns about the congested tennis calendar, which stretches across 11 months of the year for the top players.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Ports around the Indian Ocean are congested with redirected cargo, and shipping rates from Asia to Mumbai rose 56%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

With her dry hand, she picked up a congested ashtray from the window seat and carried it with her over to the night table, on which the phone stood.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger