on the upswing

phrase

: getting better : improving
Business is on the upswing.

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Meanwhile, the number of voters who officially affiliate as dues-paying members of the DSA is also on the upswing, nearly doubling since Mamdani began his viral mayoral campaign in 2025. Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 For starters, interest in just about every fitness pursuit, including hiking, running and cycling, has been on the upswing since the pandemic. Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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“On the upswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20upswing. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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