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congestion

[kuhn-jes-chuhn] / kənˈdʒɛs tʃən /


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First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has promised to find a solution to congestion along the M4 motorway and said it should be "roads-based".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Logistics operators have faced many recent disruptions, from pandemic-era port congestion to sudden swings in cargo flows sparked by trade wars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

While the parking moratorium is not yet in effect — and still needs to go through several more reviews — officials hope it will eventually help ease congestion and safety concerns in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It is based on optimized walking routes, taking into account slopes, obstacles, travel speeds and congestion points.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Townsfolk complained about the congestion, the noise, and, when it was dry, the dust clouds the traffic stirred up, making the air so thick and dirty they couldn’t open the windows of their houses.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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