Example Sentences

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Cutting judges will likely lead to cases taking longer to resolve, which will likely lead to more people spending time in New Orleans’ already overcrowded jail.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

These include queues for NHS diagnosis and treatment, overcrowded jails and new ferries that are seriously overdue and over budget.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

A review of research by the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin concluded that doctors’ waiting rooms are indeed often overcrowded.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Some locations could be mostly empty, others overcrowded and turning people away.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

With a funny feeling in my stomach, I entered the overcrowded office kitchen.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank