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backlog

[bak-lawg, -log] / ˈbækˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg /


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Cerebras’ AI chips offer fast inference, with a $24.6 billion backlog by 2025, including deals with OpenAI and AWS.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In the case of AST, the launch hiccup delays the realization of its billion-dollar sales backlog.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The company has more than 70 launches in its backlog, Beck said on a call with analysts after its quarterly earnings report last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The backlog of people waiting for a decision on their asylum claim dropped to 64,426 - the lowest level since 2020.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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




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