backlog

Example Sentences

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At that rate, it would take months to clear a backlog of more than 600 international trading ships stuck in the Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal

It said a traffic management system may need to be created to handle the massive backlog when traffic resumes in the strait, estimating it would take "several days to weeks" to clear.

From Barron's

Pressure has mounted on ministers to address the backlog as thousands of people awaiting decisions are placed in temporary accommodation including hotels.

From BBC

Demand is exceeding supply and Oracle has a sizable backlog, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lammy pleaded with Labour MPs to support his reforms, saying they would reduce a record backlog of crown court cases.

From BBC