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Recent Examples of congestion
Atlanta companies and commuters have adapted to the inevitable traffic and congestion of the World Cup, finding ways to keep business flowing smoothly while allowing their employees to experience a unique opportunity.
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Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Representatives with the Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department met with residents in April to get input and review multiple solutions to the corridor’s congestion problem.
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Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Sharma said adding a new parking structure would also help alleviate parking and traffic congestion in the area.
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Dylan Lysen
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The Danish capital offers the fastest airport transfer (just six minutes) and also boasts low traffic congestion overall.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Casper last saw his primary care provider in February 2024, according to the autopsy report, when he was diagnosed with a cough, congestion and metabolic disease.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Because the lymphatic system helps remove waste from the gut, congestion can produce bloating, constipation and symptoms that resemble IBS.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The traffic congestion ahead of the match is much worse than the previous three Miami hosted.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Oklahoma generally compares favorably with many states from a trucking perspective, Herndon said, particularly because severe congestion is less common than in larger metropolitan areas.
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Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Representatives with the Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department met with residents in April to get input and review multiple solutions to the corridor’s congestion problem.
—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Sharma said adding a new parking structure would also help alleviate parking and traffic congestion in the area.
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Dylan Lysen
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The Danish capital offers the fastest airport transfer (just six minutes) and also boasts low traffic congestion overall.
—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Casper last saw his primary care provider in February 2024, according to the autopsy report, when he was diagnosed with a cough, congestion and metabolic disease.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Because the lymphatic system helps remove waste from the gut, congestion can produce bloating, constipation and symptoms that resemble IBS.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The traffic congestion ahead of the match is much worse than the previous three Miami hosted.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Oklahoma generally compares favorably with many states from a trucking perspective, Herndon said, particularly because severe congestion is less common than in larger metropolitan areas.
—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congestion
Noun
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New York Police shut down the immediate vicinity of Madison Square Garden and closed part of 7th Avenue bottlenecking traffic near the iconic sports and entertainment arena.
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
Noun
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Coordinating that many voices could have turned into complete gridlock.
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The shipping gridlock sent the price of oil soaring, impacting virtually everyone on the planet, including Americans who continue to face elevated prices at the pump.
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“Congestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congestion. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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