Example Sentences

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She called for "cool heads in hot times" and expressed fears that the controversy was crowding out conversation about the films.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Jones reportedly told police he had to drive off the right shoulder of the highway to avoid the logging truck, which was crowding the center line.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2019

Jones reportedly told police he had to drive off the right shoulder of the highway to avoid the logging truck, which was crowding the center line.

From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2019

Even before coal stocks went into freefall last year, competition from the vast coal reserves of Wyoming’s Powder river basin and cheap natural gas was crowding out mines in Appalachia, forcing lay-offs and shutdowns.

From The Guardian • May 29, 2015

He was crowding her, slumping slightly so he could talk toward her face.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green