backlog

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The backlog is expected to rise to more than 100,000 by the end of this year and it is predicted there could be 200,000 cases waiting to be heard by 2035 if nothing changes.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

With an order backlog that extends to over 65 of the vessels from customers in India, Saudi Arabia, the Maldives, Thailand and Germany, the company is expanding its manufacturing footprint to keep pace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It will take a while for the selloff to filter through to the gas pump, although the U.S. plan to help clear the backlog of ships at the Strait of Hormuz could help.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“We believe Virgin Galactic has strong long-term prospects, supported by a solid backlog and early-mover advantage, coupled with a distinct experiential offering,” wrote analyst Greg Konrad.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Pocock now had a backlog of eight orders for eight-man shells, including requests from some of the most elite rowing programs in the country: Navy, Syracuse, Princeton, and Pennsylvania.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown