on the upswing

phrase

: getting better : improving
Business is on the upswing.

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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 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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