in-tray

British

noun

a tray for incoming papers requiring attention

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"Among the first items in Shah's in-tray ought to be the World Test Championship, a shambles masquerading as a showpiece," Booth said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

Adding to the Treasury's in-tray, official growth forecasts for the economy are also likely to be cut.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

What's in McCullum's in-tray as England white-ball coach?

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

The issue has now made its way to the UK government's in-tray, with MPs calling for interventions to ensure artists receive fair compensation when their work is used by AI developers.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2024

“I shudder to think what the state of my in-tray would be if I was away from work for five days.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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