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

Fueled by artificial-intelligence demand and a $553 billion multiyear backlog, Oracle is rapidly building AI data centers in its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure unit that rents out servers over the internet.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The pilot apologized for the disruption and a delay caused by a backlog of departing flights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“When the stockpile is stressed, as it was after Ukraine and then now with Iran, any surge in need leads to a backlog as they try to replenish,” McGinn said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The posters were so good that word of mouth spread, and soon Lori had such a backlog of orders that she was up working until one or two every morning.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls