overpopulated
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"If restrictions are lifted too early, they can risk an overpopulated airspace, while on the flip side, restrictions remaining in place longer than they need to can lead to unnecessary delays, which no one wants".
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025
And the human species is way overpopulated, about four times overpopulated now.
From Salon • Nov. 30, 2024
She agreed with the agency’s argument that it had the authority to round up horses as soon as it determined the herd was overpopulated.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024
But let’s face facts: The biggest dilemma for solving homelessness in California is the extraordinarily high cost of housing in this overpopulated state.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2024
The porches seem more overpopulated with knickknacks and hanging plants than I remember.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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