overcrowd
Example Sentences
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Once the skillet is hot and the oil is shimmering, add 1/4-cup portions of the batter to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023
However, Roger Benn, co-chair of Hebden Royd Business Forum, says there's a fine balance to be sought so as not to overcrowd the now-famous valley.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2023
Working in batches, if needed, so as to not overcrowd the pan, place the chicken in the skillet, skin side down, and sear until nicely browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2022
“If you overcrowd a place, people can get crushed in between. It’s not necessarily going to work if you’re not taking other precautions.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2021
We can refuse to overcrowd families, nations and the earth.
From Woman and the New Race by Sanger, Margaret
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