time lag
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The speed Cerebras offers can be very valuable for AI workloads that can’t afford any time lag, like certain types of coding.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
In contrast, US energy companies ExxonMobil and Chevron saw their profits decline, results affected by an unfavourable time lag between the sale and delivery of products within the derivatives markets.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
“There is a time lag in which refiners will struggle for input in one to two months, which puts an immediate premium to refined products now,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
“You’re definitely in a rural environment. That’s what a lot of people like about the trail, but when it comes to rescues, there is a considerable time lag to get rescuers into that area.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025
Because of the time lag in communications, the general prisoners probably did not learn of our participation for a day or so.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
