backlog
Example Sentences
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The backlog of maintenance and repairs in NHS buildings in Wales deemed at "high" or "significant risk" has reached nearly £1bn, figures reveal.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
“Even if a ceasefire materialises, restoring supply takes weeks to months-damaged facilities need repair, the cargo backlog is enormous, and Iran’s five preconditions suggest Hormuz reopening is far from guaranteed.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
As for Workday, shares have slumped since the end of February, when better-than-expected earnings were overshadowed by weak guidance and a disappointing year-end subscription backlog.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
As of the end of last year, Rocket Lab had a $1.85 billion backlog, up 73% from 2024.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 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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