on the upswing

phrase

: getting better : improving
Business is on the upswing.

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On the other side of the haves and have-nots equation, states that had been on the upswing as far as production spending and activity only a few years ago have seen dips this quarter, including in Georgia, New Mexico and Illinois. Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 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 While ad revenue is on the upswing for streaming outlets like Paramount+ and Pluto, the company’s longstanding TV networks have been ceding precious ad dollars to other venues. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Apr. 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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