backlog

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This includes issues at its two old hospitals, the Royal Gwent and Nevill Hall, with a backlog of nearly £150m.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

"We already have a backlog of renewable energy projects that are waiting for grid connections," and the timelines are potentially "much shorter" than for fossil fuel projects.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

As of the end of last year, Rocket Lab had a $1.85 billion backlog, up 73% from 2024.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Many shipments are now being canceled before being loaded on ships, creating a backlog, Verloop said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Once I set up the solar panels, I fired up the oxygenator and let it work through the backlog of C02 that the regulator had stored up.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir