congestion
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It's meant to constrict leaky or swollen blood vessels in the nose which can cause congestion.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
But the next potential key support zone would be $142 to $152, which was the top of the July 2024 to June 2025 congestion area.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
Maersk said severe typhoons in East Asia during the period and continued disruption from the throttling of the Strait of Hormuz caused widespread network congestion, driving capacity constraints and sending freight rates sharply higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Supply-chain congestion sometimes causes freight trains to sit idle, leaving them vulnerable to thieves in urban railyards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
But thanks to rush-hour congestion, I'm late for my appointment.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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While traffic volumes have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, the group said, congestions is expected to continue to build in the region, even with transit investments, because of project growth of 1.3 million people by 2045.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2023
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
The restrictions as well as port congestions and adverse weather contributed to a deterioration in vendor performance.
From Reuters ● Feb. 1, 2022
China's export and import both rose last month despite delta demand concerns and severe port congestions.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 7, 2021
Many people produce a species of irritable indigestion, by the use of stimulants, for this the Anglo-Turkish bath is an almost certain cure, as it relieves internal congestions, steadies the nerves and produces refreshing sleep.
From Turkish and Other Baths A Guide to Good Health and Longevity by Gordon Stables
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