overcrowd

Example Sentences

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You want all of the toppings and additions to highlight the rice, not overcrowd or overwhelm it.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2025

However, operators often flout safety rules and overcrowd them beyond capacity.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024

When it comes to entries, don’t feel that you must overcrowd or overwhelm, in fact, in many instances less is more.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

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

We seemed to overcrowd the capacity of the place.

From Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. by Sherman, John