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a situation in which a product is not currently available for immediate delivery but can be ordered for future delivery
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The product is currently on back order and will be shipped as soon as it becomes available.
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Sorry, but your item is on back order so it might take a little longer to arrive.
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They ran out of stock so my order got put on back order.
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His patience was on back order as he waited for her to make up her mind.