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backlog

[bak-lawg, -log] / ˈbækˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg /


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The company’s current cloud backlog grew 25% at constant currencies, exceeding expectations of around 24%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The tech company added that it ended the first quarter with a cloud backlog of €21.9 billion, up 20% compared with a year ago.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

SAP’s cloud unit revenue increased 19% to €5.96 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations, with a cloud backlog up 20%.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The unit’s backlog has grown to about $42 billion, from roughly $9 billion at the end of 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

If one is accused of a lie and it turns out to be the truth, there is a backlog that will last a long time and protect a number of untruths.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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