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overcrowd

[oh-ver-kroud] / 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

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

It would overcrowd his department and spoil the record he was trying to make—but he said not a word except "All right."

From The Jungle by Upton Sinclair




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