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    overcrowding

    US /ˌoʊvərˈkraʊdɪŋ/

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    UK /ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪŋ/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounUnpleasant conditions caused by too many people
    The government has ordered an enquiry into overcrowding in prisons
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo have too many people or things in

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    • Because they offer a solution to overcrowding in densely populated areas.

      Because they offer a solution to overcrowding in densely populated areas.

    • to overcrowding in densely populated areas.

      to overcrowding in densely populated areas.

    B2

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    05:40Japan Erects Wall Blocking Mount Fuji View to Ward off Tourists | Vantage with Palki Sharma
    • Because over-tourism also means overcrowding.

      Because over-tourism also means overcrowding.

    B1

    10 Darkest Moments in Music History

    13:2010 Darkest Moments in Music History
    • Overcrowding, inadequate fire alarms, and

      Overcrowding, inadequate fire alarms, and

    • Overcrowding, inadequate fire alarms, and a lack of emergency exits were cited as major factors in the devastation that unfolded.

      Overcrowding, inadequate fire alarms, and a lack of emergency exits were cited as major factors in the devastation that unfolded.

    B1

    A bipartisan bill could ban TikTok in the US | March 12, 2024

    10:01A bipartisan bill could ban TikTok in the US | March 12, 2024
    • Overcrowding in sanctuaries has caused problems such as rhinos attacking each other and competing for food.

      Overcrowding in sanctuaries has caused problems such as rhinos attacking each other and competing for food.

    • But overcrowding in sanctuaries has become a problem for the solitary animal.

      But overcrowding in sanctuaries has become a problem for the solitary animal.

    B1

    How to see Iceland in 10 Days - A Ring Road Itinerary

    29:40How to see Iceland in 10 Days - A Ring Road Itinerary
    • This privately owned land used to be a free-for-all to visit, but with its growing popularity, it now costs 2,500 Icelandic krona or $17 USD per person to visit, and they limit the amount of people to about 12-15 to avoid overcrowding.

      This privately owned land used to be a free-for-all to visit, but with its growing popularity, it now costs 2,500 Icelandic krona or $17 USD per person to visit, and they limit the amount of people to about 12-15 to avoid overcrowding.

    • and they limit the amount of people to about 12 to 15 to avoid overcrowding.

      and they limit the amount of people to about 12 to 15 to avoid overcrowding.

    B1

    Indians React To Surpassing China As The Most Populous Country In The World | Street Interview

    14:11Indians React To Surpassing China As The Most Populous Country In The World | Street Interview
    • I would say overcrowding leads to lesser opportunities for the people who deserve them.

      I would say overcrowding leads to lesser opportunities for the people who deserve them.

    A2

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    10:58Why Americans Can’t Find Starter Homes
    • The residents often raise concerns like overcrowding of schools and wear and tear on local roads.

      The residents often raise concerns like overcrowding of schools and wear and tear on local roads.

    • The residents often raise concerns like overcrowding of schools and wear and tear on local roads.

      The residents often raise concerns like overcrowding of schools and wear and tear on local roads.

    B1

    Are Kyoto Locals Sick of "Tourists"?

    16:42Are Kyoto Locals Sick of "Tourists"?
    • だから、あのほんまにいややね。ここ見てるのもいややけれど。 Incredibly popular tourist spots like Fushimi Inari Shrine are really starting to suffer from this overcrowding and the problems that come along with it.

      だから、あのほんまにいややね。ここ見てるのもいややけれど。 Incredibly popular tourist spots like Fushimi Inari Shrine are really starting to suffer from this overcrowding and the problems that come along with it.

    • Incredibly popular tourist spots like Fushimi Inari Shrine are really starting to suffer from this overcrowding and the problems that come along with it.

      Incredibly popular tourist spots like Fushimi Inari Shrine are really starting to suffer from this overcrowding and the problems that come along with it.

    A2

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    02:36The Great North American Locust Plague
    • When triggered by overcrowding, they literally transform themselves — changing from green to brown, eating more, getting muscular, mating more, and congregating in crowds.

      When triggered by overcrowding, they literally transform themselves — changing from green to brown, eating more, getting muscular, mating more, and congregating in crowds.

    C1

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    06:08The Universe 25 Experiment [All Mice Died]
    • He argued, "As our physical space declines, we are forced to extend a conceptual space, our network of ideas and technologies." Later in his career, he turned to possible solutions and began to build creative universes that minimize the ill effects of overcrowding.

      He argued, "As our physical space declines, we are forced to extend a conceptual space, our network of ideas and technologies." Later in his career, he turned to possible solutions and began to build creative universes that minimize the ill effects of overcrowding.

    • Later in his career, he turned to possible solutions and began to build creative universes that minimize the ill effects of overcrowding.

      Later in his career, he turned to possible solutions and began to build creative universes that minimize the ill effects of overcrowding.

    B2