overcrowd
Example Sentences
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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
Cook them in batches, if need be, but don't overcrowd the pan, or the mushrooms will never brown properly.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2023
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
“If you overcrowd a place, people can get crushed in between. It’s not necessarily going to work if you’re not taking other precautions.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2021
Weeds overcrowd the plant, shut out light, take food and water, and occupy space.
From Lessons on Soil by E. J. Russell
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