on the upswing

idiom

: getting better : improving
Business is on the upswing.

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New era of challenge Garden Grove Unified isn’t the only local school district on the upswing. Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026 Yet while Latvia’s overall hockey success is relatively limited compared to other powerhouse countries, the small nation is on the upswing. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 Finances could be on the upswing. Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 Flu is currently on the upswing in the United States, and last flu season the virus killed 289 children. Arthur Allen, NPR, 9 Jan. 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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