cramped
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But I can’t recall a flight where I didn’t observe passengers encouraging others to de-board before themselves, and I doubt it happens out of an eagerness to remain aboard a cramped aircraft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Both of McKinney’s parents died before he was 5, and he was raised by his oldest sister in a cramped household with half a dozen other children in Passaic, N.J.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The iPhone Duo received mixed reviews, with praise for its large inner screen and criticism of its cramped front screen and heavy weight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Through his cellmate, Gershkovich learned the rules of Russian prison life, including how to perform various bodily functions in the cramped cell and how to comport himself with other inmates to stay safe.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
We sat side by side in the cramped compartment, close enough that her shoulder brushed mine each time the carriage turned a corner.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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