jams

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In Mozart’s opera, Tamino, a prince in a fairyland of mystic temples and mystifying gods, relies on his supernatural flute that turn sorrow into joy to get him out of jams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The threat of new strikes on south Beirut's suburbs sent people fleeing the densely populated area in huge traffic jams linking the area to the capital city, AFP images showed.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

And “Habibti” is a spare collection of R&B-flavored slow jams.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"Leave those poor people alone," says one neighbour who did not want to be identified, adding that he was sick of the media causing traffic jams on the narrow street.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Aunt Nancy jams a finger toward the nest glowing in the moonlight.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers