congestion
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In New York and New Jersey, daily commuters are not expected to have to pay more than their typical fares, but they may experience more congestion and delays on match days.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Years of congestion in the gridlocked metropolis have given rise to a booming sector of motorcycle taxi drivers, weaving through car traffic.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
When movement became too random, congestion disappeared but efficiency dropped due to excessive wandering.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
That has not materialized, and notorious congestion within and around the stadium is as much a tradition as Dodger Dogs.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Townsfolk complained about the congestion, the noise, and, when it was dry, the dust clouds the traffic stirred up, making the air so thick and dirty they couldn’t open the windows of their houses.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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