overcrowd
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
The love joy may so overcrowd his life that he sings much and often, but the increase in its amount and character during the mating season seems to proclaim its purpose beyond a doubt.
From The Meaning of Evolution by Schmucker, Samuel Christian
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