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Defending teams often clog the centre of the pitch, as City did in the derby, forcing the attacking side to the flank.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

“We’re a small company caught in a clog of tariffs.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

The natural option, a blue-green microalgae called spirulina, proved to be too costly and thick in consistency, causing factory equipment to clog during candy production.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026

Already, the excess heat in the tank has caused the MMA to harden and clog the failing tank’s valves, rendering it impossible for crews to drain the dangerous chemical or add stabilizing agents, Freeman said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026

She quickly flushed the reddened paper towels, hoping they wouldn’t clog the toilet, then hurried down to the kitchen, pasting a smile over the anxiety she was feeling.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

It’s somewhat of an idyllic place where the seashore is lined with wooden houses; sheep graze along the grassy cliffsides and residents wander around the shops in bathrobes and clogs, right after their morning swims.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

All of these took a toll on the industry, but none of them proved as ruinous as citrus greening, a disease that clogs trees’ vascular systems, choking off water and nutrients.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Instead of traditional chef’s whites, they’re reaching for Hedley and Bennett’s durable but refined cotton-linen smock and a pair of comfortable clogs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

The carrier has also reportedly suffered significant problems with its toilet system while at sea, with US media reporting clogs and long lines for restrooms on the ship.

From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026

I remember best going with the younger daughter, Helga, to visit the neighboring farms, eating thick, dark bread in farmhouse kitchens, and learning to wear clogs.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall

When starting a new treatment, some people can also experience skin purging: breakouts that happen when a product quickly brings clogged pores to the surface of the skin.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

French motorists have clogged TotalEnergies service stations in recent months to fill up with discount petrol, after the energy giant capped its prices at 1.99 euros per litre.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

During the previous mission, SpaceX said the booster’s three center engines showed signs of being clogged by ice, which prevented a successful boostback burn.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Reports of food rationing, clogged toilets and mental-health challenges sparked intense criticism from Democratic lawmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

The great river of a road grew clogged and choked with the flotsam of a hundred carts and pedestrians, dozens of wains and wagons and the occasional mounted man.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

This week, Randy’s identity is “real cyclist,” which puts him at war with the packs of e-bike-riding kids now clogging South Park’s bike lanes.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026

French motorists are clogging TotalEnergies service stations to fill up with discount gasoline but its rivals are crying foul, accusing the energy giant of distorting competition with the encouragement of the government.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

The animals also showed greater protection against atherosclerosis, the artery clogging disease linked to heart attacks and strokes.

From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026

The issue, he said, was with the vent line clogging.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

She’s clogging a few beats behind the music and keeps rolling her eyes.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy