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

Don’t overcrowd an entry with too much furniture.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023

However, Roger Benn, co-chair of Hebden Royd Business Forum, says there's a fine balance to be sought so as not to overcrowd the now-famous valley.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2023

Then, fill any remaining space with whatever else you plan to serve, making sure not to overcrowd it so that it’s easier for people to cut a piece of brie or slice of chorizo.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2021

If the wedding is a small one great care should be taken lest the guests are so numerous as to overcrowd the church or home.

From Book of Etiquette Volume I by Eichler, Lillian