How to Use congested in a Sentence
congested
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Anosmia—the absence of the sense of smell—can feel like a significant loss during a stuffy, congested cold.
— Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024 -
It's made with a blend of six acids that work to unclog congested pores.
— Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2022 -
One of the world's most congested cities just opened its first metro line What makes for great transit?
— Lilit Marcus, CNN, 6 Apr. 2023 -
But such rapid development has left it with some of the most congested roads in the world.
— IEEE Spectrum, 21 Mar. 2024 -
Most of them are common sense, like: Don’t drive and watch the eclipse at the same time, don’t drive with eclipse glasses on and avoid congested roads.
— Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024 -
Traffic is a major one, and Miami is one of the most congested cities in the world.
— Dominic Pino, National Review, 3 Feb. 2024 -
By the turn of the century, the city’s congested streets could be choked with people, but without a green leaf in sight.
— Sonja Dümpelmann, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2019 -
The curbs have caused shops and restaurants to be closed, factories to be shut, and ports to become congested with ships.
— Laura He, CNN, 5 Apr. 2022 -
There is no magic bullet to the problem of our congested streets.
— Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 June 2024 -
Once, Saylor was so congested an ambulance had to come to her home to treat her.
— Lee Hedgepeth, WIRED, 6 Apr. 2024 -
Hermosa Beach Pier This is one of the more congested areas of the Strand, and you will be required to walk your bike through it on peak summer days.
— Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 -
Plan your visit in the spring or fall to experience the best weather and a less congested city.
— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2024 -
It is intended for those with congested, dull or uneven skin and is safe to use daily in the morning and at night.
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 -
The United States is home to some of the most congested cities in the world, but there are some places around the country where residents have a smooth daily commute.
— Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2024 -
With so many driving through the city's congested streets, catching people for horn honking is tough to do.
— Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024 -
The club has navigated a congested schedule over the last five weeks.
— The Enquirer, 9 June 2023 -
La Concorde is usually one of the city’s most congested squares.
— Rick Noack, Washington Post, 25 July 2024 -
Layer 1 is the base layer of the blockchain, but can become congested and that results in high fees and slower access.
— Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 23 May 2022 -
The upper Quarter, too, became congested, and the city had a conundrum on its hands.
— Richard Campanella, NOLA.com, 3 Sep. 2020 -
Slim furniture, like the two rockers and the small side table in this cozy spot, keep the seating area from feeling congested.
— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 -
Some dislike the slow pace of rural life, but for others, Snowflake has gotten too congested.
— Evan Malmgren, Harper's Magazine, 21 Aug. 2024 -
Still, drivers were being asked to plan ahead as congested roads are expected in the next couple of days.
— The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023 -
The skies over the Black Sea have become increasingly congested with drones and missiles launched from both sides, and in some places, the waters are filled with mines.
— Kamila Hrabchuk, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2023 -
The building is located in a congested area with industrial units and the fire engines took time to reach the spot, Garg said.
— Fox News, 14 May 2022 -
All in all, bike-share has become one of the fastest, most affordable ways to navigate our congested streets.
— John Surico, Curbed, 24 July 2023 -
But that is now changing as space becomes more congested.
— Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 2 Aug. 2022 -
On July 3 and 4, drivers should avoid being on the road between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., when traffic will be most congested.
— Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024 -
Opponents said the airport is already too congested and that adding more flights would lead to more delays.
— Kevin Freking and David Koenig, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023 -
The Midway District is plenty congested at various times of the day now, and should the sports arena plans come to pass, a lot more people will be there.
— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023 -
Electric mopeds that sell for as little as $1,000 now zip along many congested roads.
— Michelle Toh, CNN, 22 Aug. 2023
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