gridlocked
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With its gridlocked terminals, infuriating delays and long lines for everything from security checks to coffee, LAX might be where patience goes to die.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
During the Bridge fire, she sat in gridlocked traffic on Highway 2 — one of two primary routes out of town.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
The collision led to parts of Colchester being gridlocked throughout the day, while A12 queues stretched back to Marks Tey.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Schools closed, workers rushed home, long lines formed at gas stations, and roads across the country were gridlocked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026
“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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