backlog
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Meanwhile, the aerospace business is likely to be supported by resilient global aviation demand, rising aircraft orders and a record industry backlog, she adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
As a result, the city has been swamped with a mounting backlog of streetlight repairs — more than 33,000.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The SpaceX competitor said it has a record backlog of $2.2 billion, more than the $2 billion expected by Wall Street, according to the FactSet consensus.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Net income was $2.7 million, and backlog at the end of 2025 was $303 million.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
By 1997, the repair backlog for the national parks had reached $6 billion.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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