backlog
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Leaky courts, broken heating and a backlog of more than 79,000 criminal cases in England and Wales paint a picture of a criminal justice system in crisis.
From BBC
The government has launched a recruitment drive for thousands of new magistrates to volunteer in England and Wales as part of its efforts to grapple with the crown court backlog.
From BBC
The sluggish IPO pace has contributed to a continued dry spell in venture capital and a backlog of older VC-backed companies that remain in venture portfolios.
“Now, with more stable ground underfoot and a backlog brimming with the next wave of innovators, we’re optimistic that the IPO market will resume its long-awaited pickup in 2026,” the Renaissance analysts said.
From Barron's
Nomura auto analyst Joel Ying reckons that their strong sales are likely mainly due to their final push on the delivery of their order backlog.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
