gridlocked
Example Sentences
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It can lead to days of disruption, gridlocked roads - and also cost millions of pounds to fix.
From BBC β Jul. 5, 2026
Delhi's chaotic roads have been gridlocked at points and summit organisers have faced criticism over crowded entry points and other disarray, especially on the first day.
From Barron's β Feb. 18, 2026
Summer at Yellowstone National Park usually means gridlocked traffic and booked-up lodges.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jan. 24, 2026
The semi-final between Real Madrid and PSG was also delayed at the same venue due to both teams being stuck in gridlocked traffic.
From BBC β Jul. 14, 2025
“When it’s time to bail, there are nontraditional routes that most people don’t know. They won’t be gridlocked like the freeways.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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