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overcrowd

[oh-ver-kraud] / ˌoʊ vərˈkraʊd /








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But he has opposed closing the facility without a replacement, arguing that doing so would overcrowd other jail facilities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Buses are a common mode of transport in India, but operators frequently ignore safety rules and overcrowd vehicles, while the nation had the highest road accident death tolls in the world last year.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025

Don’t overcrowd an entry with too much furniture.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 2023

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

We can refuse to overcrowd families, nations and the earth.

From Woman and the New Race by Margaret Sanger




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