backlog

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Sales of the Zeekr 9X flagship SUV reached 22,035 units in 1Q 2026, thanks to its strong order backlog of 11 to 14 weeks, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

When a so-called "risk-adjusted" backlog is totalled up for all NHS buildings in Wales - which focuses on major problems where safety could be at risk - the bill comes to more than £1bn.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

"We already have a backlog of renewable energy projects that are waiting for grid connections," and the timelines are potentially "much shorter" than for fossil fuel projects.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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