Sentence examples for a backlog of games from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a backlog of games" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a collection of games that have not yet been completed or played, often due to time constraints or an overwhelming number of options.
Example: "With so many new releases this year, I find myself with a backlog of games that I haven't had the chance to play yet."
Alternatives: "a collection of unplayed games" or "a pile of games to get through."

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Guernsey face three games in as many days between Friday 26 and Sunday 28 April as they try and get through a backlog of games caused by the combination of the club's run to the semi-final of the FA Vase and wet weather which meant their Footes Lane ground was unplayable for much of December, January and February.

BBC

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Blackburn caretaker manager Gary Bowyer: "I thought we did well first half, the first goal was always going to be crucial after the backlog of games.

BBC

There are a hell of a lot of games called off and a backlog of fixtures".

The Guardian - Sport

And in 12 regular-season games and one playoff victory, Pennington had a backlog of confidence going into Sunday's stinker in Oakland.

The New York Times - Sports

5), which looked at the special courts that Florida has established to reduce a backlog of foreclosure cases: The housing market right now is like a game of hot potato.

The New York Times

South Africa have cleared up a backlog of injuries and say lock Eben Etzebeth remains their only concern going into the game against Japan.

Independent

Or with a backlog of e-mails.

The New Yorker

It has a backlog of three thousand ideas.

The New Yorker

County Supreme Court to tackle a backlog of medical-malpractice cases.

Harvard University

As a result, there is a backlog of reservations.

The New York Times

A backlog of 12.3 million idle workers remains.

The New York Times

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