gum up
Example Sentences
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Talks on the biennial Nebraska budget have also been gummed up.
From New York Times
Academics point to a growing body of research that shows such contracts keep wages low and gum up labor markets.
From Washington Post
The sudden influx of AI stories "gummed up the process," said Elison, an alarming uptick that was notable not only for its abruptness but for the quality of the stories.
From Salon
But the nearby roads and Interstate 15 were gummed up by traffic as tourists traipsed around the poppies and looked for parking.
From Los Angeles Times
But the factory managers were vexed by his strict rules and sticky dough, which gummed up the works.
From New York Times
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