congestion
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Instead, it can work alongside them, handling high-capacity data traffic in indoor environments and reducing congestion on radio-based systems.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
Drivers have been advised to set off early in the morning, as congestion is likely to be at its worst from 10:00 BST each day between Thursday and Saturday, and on Easter Monday.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
This large server footprint helps reduce congestion, improve connection stability and makes it easier to find a nearby server.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Higher costs from disruptions caused by tariffs, the continuing tensions in the Red Sea, start-up expenses for Gemini and port congestion all had a negative earnings impact, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The column was well under way, so he swung wide around the village to avoid the worst of the congestion.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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