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congestion

[kuhn-jes-chuhn] / kənˈdʒɛs tʃən /


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Chinese port congestion has eased but remains a constraint on available capacity, keeping rates higher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Worsening congestion on the roads has made buses slower and therefore less attractive to passengers.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Residents of Kyoto and other hotspots have expressed annoyance at selfie-taking crowds as well as traffic congestion and soaring land prices.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

The plan to ease prison congestion had initially included those convicted of manslaughter but, following a high profile outcry, on Saturday Andy Burnham said this category of offender had been ruled out.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

And what about the prescription drugs I’ve been taking for a chronic nasal congestion problem?

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

The Washington Department of Transportation advised drivers to expect intermittent heavy congestions in the Seattle area Thursday evening and Friday due to temporary closures of the freeway system due to his visit.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2022

Retailers have been battling port congestions and escalating transportation costs due to global supply chain disruptions in recent months as rising coronavirus cases dampened hopes of a swift economic recovery and a strong holiday season.

From Reuters ● Sep. 30, 2021

U.S. retailers have spent more on shipping and labor this year, as pandemic-driven port congestions and a shortage of drivers increase costs.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2021

China's export and import both rose last month despite delta demand concerns and severe port congestions.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 7, 2021

She is splitting up the salt congestions of his mane as she sits by him on the shingle.

From Somehow Good by William Frend De Morgan




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