overcrowd
verb
over·crowd
ˌō-vər-ˈkrau̇d 
overcrowded; overcrowding; overcrowds
: to cause to be too crowded
: to crowd together too much
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In Perkins’ case, Mecklenburg County’s sheriff has called out his lengthy stay in the detention center in Charlotte, saying such situations have worsened overcrowding in the jail.
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Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
While some cities face overcrowding and soaring housing costs, others grapple with underutilised spaces due to economic transitions or population decline.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Spread the chestnuts across a baking sheet, and be sure not to overcrowd them, Gooden says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
While some cities face overcrowding and soaring housing costs, others grapple with underutilised spaces due to economic transitions or population decline.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Spread the chestnuts across a baking sheet, and be sure not to overcrowd them, Gooden says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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overcrowd
verb
over·crowd
-ˈkrau̇d
1
: to cause to be too crowded
2
: to crowd together too much
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