lead time
Example Sentences
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Second, to put it bald-eagly, that extra lead time gave Sam an opportunity to make money.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
He says he’s wary about his Somali clients getting a fair hearing, given the volume of cases that have been rescheduled and the abbreviated lead time for hearings.
From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2026
Lastly, durable goods, including cars, electrical appliances, white goods and furniture, have a lead time of about 3.5 quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 18, 2026
“The cooling of prices should give the BOJ sufficient lead time before deciding on another rate increase,” said Takuya Hoshino, an economist at the research firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
I estimate the lead time on the hoverplanes and let my arrow fly.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
