Example Sentences

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Then Nasa said in a press release on Saturday that a wastewater vent line had clogged.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Mourners had clogged the roads from São Paulo, ensnaring many people in traffic.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2023

Just a month ago, a young woman avoided shame — her words — after she had clogged the toilet at her boyfriend’s house.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2021

It was said that people had clogged the streets to prevent people from getting to the rally.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2016

Ash had clogged the sky, turning bright day to black midnight.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone