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

The problem isn't confined to Wales, with NHS England having an estimated repair and maintenance backlog of £16bn.

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

By 1997, the repair backlog for the national parks had reached $6 billion.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson