backlog
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The latest figures show that there is now a backlog of almost 72,000 claims before the Employment Tribunal - up almost 26,000 in a year.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Google Cloud posted an impressive 63% year-over-year revenue increase last quarter, and shows no sign of stopping, with a whopping $462 billion in backlog.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
And they had not been in the sidewalk repair backlog queue for more than 120 days.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Cerebras will recognize only about 15% of the $24.6 billion on its current revenue backlog over the next two years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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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