overcrowding

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But after serving less than a year of his five-year sentence he was paroled and released due to overcrowding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The high numbers have rekindled concerns about overcrowding on the mountain, especially if poor weather shortens the climbing window.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

An elite team of Nepali climbers have managed to clear a way to the summit of Mount Everest, as experts warn of overcrowding this climbing season.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Paris museums like the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay are experiencing significant overcrowding, prompting recommendations for alternative, less-visited sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The blanket was a poor threadbare affair compared with the ones we had given up, but at least the overcrowding produced its own warmth.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom