decongest
Americanverb (used with object)
Other Word Forms
- decongestion noun
Etymology
Origin of decongest
1955–60; de- + congest, or by back formation from decongestant
Example Sentences
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The government pledged to speed up its plans to decongest the prison, where conditions have been described as "true hell".
From BBC
Cordero said the Long Beach project will help decongest surrounding neighborhoods and the 710 Freeway by allowing trains to move more quickly through the area to reduce greenhouse gas emissions — a goal pushed by community advocates.
From Los Angeles Times
To decongest major towns, residents should relocate to rural areas where there was enough space and "perfect sanitation", Mr Hichilema added.
From BBC
He said the mass burials were meant to decongest mortuaries and that no relatives came forward to claim the bodies.
From Reuters
Aid workers say it could take up to two months to decongest the city, which has nearly doubled in size.
From Washington Times
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