congestion
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At the same time, the conflict in the Middle East and port congestion weighed on volume growth and transport costs, the German shipping company added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
That sits in more of a grey area: some studies report improvements in chest congestion, while others find little or no benefit.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
But the next potential key support zone would be $142 to $152, which was the top of the July 2024 to June 2025 congestion area.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
“Typically, they’re going to build a transmission line that is going to deal with congestion generally,” Klass said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
But thanks to rush-hour congestion, I'm late for my appointment.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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
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
The lesions found after death are not specific in character, and consist mainly of a marked alteration of the blood, congestions of internal organs, softening of the heart, and atrophy of the brain.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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