Example Sentences

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The man was cramming into a one-bedroom apartment with his wife and two children.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2023

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, I was cramming for a psychology exam in my college library when I got an email from the Freedom of Information Act officer at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

From Slate • Dec. 21, 2022

The main calling card of the newer arenas was cramming more seats and luxury suites into the arena bowl to maximize profits.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2021

In his first full day with the Wizards, Bogdanovic studied whenever possible like he was cramming for a test.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2017

All their exertions were fruitless; for just as the captain of the maintop seized him by the tail, at the starboard royal yard-arm, he was cramming the last batch of calomel down his throat!

From The Lieutenant and Commander Being Autobigraphical Sketches of His Own Career, from Fragments of Voyages and Travels by Hall, Basil