backlog
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With a backlog of wind farms waiting for connections, though, a lot of these network costs are already baked in.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The pilot apologized for the disruption and a delay caused by a backlog of departing flights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited Wednesday, with a backlog of more than 400 tankers.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
“We believe Virgin Galactic has strong long-term prospects, supported by a solid backlog and early-mover advantage, coupled with a distinct experiential offering,” wrote analyst Greg Konrad.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
I don’t even have time to get nervous for the first three and do well, but there’s a backlog at the Block.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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