congested

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But military analysts say clearing them is a necessary condition for ships to be able to sail again through the middle of the strategic waterway rather than the slower and more congested Iranian routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The ships that are now stuck would also need about a day or two to berth, load and depart the congested terminals, depending on their cargo.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

NordVPN’s performance was stable, though occasional buffering occurred on congested servers during peak hours.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

But these overland routes are too congested, expensive and insufficient to make up for the paralysis of traditional routes, Schneider said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“Isn’t she a corker?” he said, in a congested voice I’d never heard before and hated instantly.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly