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overcrowd

[oh-ver-kroud] / ˌoʊ vərˈkraʊd /








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Migrants who illegally enter Italy or France risk being detained in filthy, overcrowded camps, according to the United Nations refugee agency.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since 2023, Lincoln Christmas market has been closed because of overcrowding concerns.

From BBC

French police have rarely intervened to stop the overcrowded boats leaving the coastline because it is considered too great a risk to both officers and civilians.

From BBC

Macron also said the Mona Lisa would be moved to a new space to deal with overcrowding.

From BBC

If you can swing it, check out local hotels for separate lodgings, which may be preferable to your overcrowded childhood home or sleeping on a couch in someone’s living room.

From Salon