jammed

Example Sentences

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The avenue is jammed on weekends, a rare artery of late-night action surrounded by streets abandoned to stray dogs as midnight approaches.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Beyond a couple of scuff marks and some debris jammed into the treads, our sojourn had left the shoes looking much as they had when I’d first taken them off the shelf.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The big white buses were jammed to capacity by midday, as were the bus stops, where people often had to wait for several shuttles to pass before one arrived with room.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

But even they are unreliable: they often get destroyed or jammed, so supply deliveries have been intermittent.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

We entered a waiting room jammed with people and sat down under the watchful eyes of the soldier.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom