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Walsh added that tackling these backlogs is important because they cost the government money as asylum seekers are not allowed to work and must rely on state support.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The May ISM Manufacturing data showed the sector moving further into expansion, with new orders, production, and backlogs all improving.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The rise was driven by a pickup in new orders, production, order backlogs and supplier deliveries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Strong backlogs and growth are nothing new for the commercial aerospace business.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

After the dishes were out of the way Pat built a huge fire with three great backlogs one above another and slanting back to keep them from rolling down.

From The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp by Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo)