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At night tens of thousands of local spectators have been cramming into the riverside area to see a lightshow displayed on tower blocks while the gathering is taking place.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

This time around, he didn’t expect to be racing the Tour, so may not have done as much preparation, but rest assured he will have been cramming it in since he got the call.

From The Guardian • Jun. 26, 2021

In Washington, people have been cramming themselves into Lake Cushman recreation area on the Olympic Peninsula, prompting closures, The Seattle Times reported.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2020

They inhabit a nearby Italian restaurant, Rossopomodoro, and they have been cramming dozens of friends into the apartment for classic movie nights complete with printed programs, including, recently, “How to Marry a Millionaire.”

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2018

Somebody seems to have been cramming Evelyn with ridiculous tales, and she's been spreading them.

From Lady Rose's Daughter by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.