lead time
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Though it noted that expanding production capacities requires "significant lead time."
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Experts often describe the Fed as an oil tanker that needs immense lead time before any change of direction.
From MarketWatch ● May 30, 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
LNG exporter Tellurian, noted that plants require specialized equipment with a long lead time, such as steel that can sustain cryogenic temperatures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
The few days of lead time were just enough to scope out the bare essentials of her new life: the location of the nearest AME church, mealtimes at the Lucy home, and transportation to work.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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