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gridlock

[grid-lok] / ˈgrɪdˌlɒk /


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It is notorious for traffic gridlock, so water transport is a common way of getting around.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

After 28 years of watching World Cups from football's wilderness, there was never much danger of the Tartan Army getting antsy about the gridlock on the road to Foxborough.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

He says the shortfall is largely attributed to the gridlock over Petronas-Petros gas distribution rights, as well as weaker crude oil and gas prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 2, 2026

Gualtieri said the vast numbers created a "gridlock" caused by "the famous problem of overtourism".

From Barron's Dec. 19, 2025

Border police were swamped, trying in vain to ease the gridlock by dividing traffic into four lanes.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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