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a large number of jobs or items that are waiting to be finished or processed
We have a huge backlog of orders yet to be filled.
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Recent Examples of backlog
Hoppers is set for China on March 20 (avoiding the backlog of Chinese New Year’s titles) and Australia on March 26 closer to the holidays.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
At the same time, a backlog of applications that had already been approved for the rebate started piling up, with many filmmakers now facing yearslong delays for reimbursement.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The backlog was due to a combination of contracting delays, outdated internal policies and the loss of key mid-level leaders with institutional knowledge.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
According to the immigration data clearinghouse TRAC, Chicago’s immigration court has a backlog of roughly 220,000 cases.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
At the same time, a backlog of applications that had already been approved for the rebate started piling up, with many filmmakers now facing yearslong delays for reimbursement.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The backlog was due to a combination of contracting delays, outdated internal policies and the loss of key mid-level leaders with institutional knowledge.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
According to the immigration data clearinghouse TRAC, Chicago’s immigration court has a backlog of roughly 220,000 cases.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backlog
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In the event of a tornado watch, the NWS recommends folks review and discuss emergency plans, take inventory of supplies and check their safe room.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lighthouse’s ultimate goal is to nurture talent and to bundle the advertising inventory in all of these shows to sell across digital ad networks.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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With more supply in the global markets, prices are likely to trend lower.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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This achievement is particularly important because drones operate under demanding conditions such as vibration, motion, limited power supply, and fluctuating communication signals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Oppenheimer relied on past news stories about Blume, as well as a collection of her work and professional correspondences that are archived at Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library and, probably most informatively, his own interviews with Blume and her friends and family.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Also be excited for the fashion show featuring an eclectic collection of women’s clothing and accessories in collaboration with local and international designers in Solana Beach.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nvidia is using its mammoth cash pile to expand into new product areas.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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James sat out to rest his accumulation of minor injuries in his 23rd NBA season, but Doncic picked up any offensive slack from the start.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Plows were able to stay ahead of the accumulation, and the main roads were mostly clear, aided by a hangover of warm temperatures from Thursday.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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No buybacks, cash hoard dips slightly Buffett again refrained from buying back Berkshire shares despite ending Q4 along the flatline.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Between 2020 and 2022, a hoard of Bronze Age artifacts including axes, spearheads, rings and a sword scabbard were discovered by metal detectorists in Wales.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The indie follows a pair of siblings who discover a disturbing secret surrounding their Texas town after uncovering a cache of mysterious video clips.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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The emails, part of a large cache of messages among city officials, consultants and others, likely will intensify complaints from opponents who say the process has unfolded largely out of view.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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However, the country is understood to have large stockpiles and may be capable of producing hundreds more each week, military experts reportedly told The National newspaper.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its diagnosis is accurate and plans for a $12 billion dollar strategic stockpile heartening.—
Markos Kounalakis,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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