on the upswing

phrase

: getting better : improving
Business is on the upswing.

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The 21-year-old is the most promising forward to come through the system in the last five years and finished last season on the upswing, collecting 19 points in his final 23 games. Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 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 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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