crowded

Example Sentences

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“Frankly, I’ve been in positions where it’s been a crowded field, and we work hard and candidates emerge.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

She emerged from a crowded field of nearly a dozen candidates to clinch a narrow victory in the February primary, running just ahead of former Rep. Tom Malinowski.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

One of my favorite passages captures Mr. Haskell’s first encounter, in Australia, with a Moreton Bay fig tree, its thick, leathery foliage crowded by figbirds longing for the tree’s fruits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"Sitting in a crowded, general waiting area adds another layer of anxiety," Gemma added.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Rather, the little kitchen table was crowded, with both his mother and Daniel occupying two of the usually empty chairs.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny