on the upswing

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: getting better : improving
Business is on the upswing.

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Now, just over two years later, the addition of new shops, widespread building maintenance and restoration, landscaping, and the presence of 24-hour security, clearly shows that the Plaza is on the upswing. — Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 The global board game market has been on the upswing since 2020, when people looked for new entertainment and hobbies during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026 Here’s a look at reasons why quarterback play in Chicago has been on the upswing. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 But Alys Rivers, the mysterious witch played by Gayle Rankin, is on the upswing. — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the upswing

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“On the upswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20upswing. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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