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Recent Examples of upswing
Since then, his career has been on a steady upswing.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Despite thousands of job losses throughout California during February, the Bay Area saw a hiring upswing fueled partly by tech industry gains in the South Bay and Peninsula, according to the latest employment figures released by the state.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Officials said international arrivals have been on an upswing since 2022, averaging about 150 per year.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The upswing suggests that the exhibition industry is beginning to recover from the devastating downturn that occurred in the aftermath of the pandemic when people got out of the habit of watching movies on the big screen and instead turned to Netflix and other streaming platforms.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Despite thousands of job losses throughout California during February, the Bay Area saw a hiring upswing fueled partly by tech industry gains in the South Bay and Peninsula, according to the latest employment figures released by the state.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Officials said international arrivals have been on an upswing since 2022, averaging about 150 per year.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The upswing suggests that the exhibition industry is beginning to recover from the devastating downturn that occurred in the aftermath of the pandemic when people got out of the habit of watching movies on the big screen and instead turned to Netflix and other streaming platforms.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upswing
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Domestic sales and government largesse are driving the upturn, but activity is still affected by supply chain disruptions and businesses deferring spending.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Any hope that Liam Rosenior’s sacking 12 days ago would spark an upturn, especially after their FA Cup semi-final victory over Leeds United, have been brought back to reality.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The years that followed saw an enormous upsurge in new approaches to money and monetary policy, including a resurrection of old debates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Some observers believe the recent upsurge in violence in both the Lower Artibonite and Cul-de-Sac carry political and electoral overtones, coinciding with a series of protests that have also recently erupted.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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With several high-profile players likely to leave and Beye not expected to remain in his post, another summer of upheaval awaits at Marseille.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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As a result, global markets are experiencing upheaval and crude oil prices have remained above $100 a barrel.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Powered by 33 of SpaceX's Raptor-class engines, the booster provides the initial burst of thrust at liftoff, while the vehicle is where the crew and cargo would ride in orbit after the stages separate.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The thrust of Mann’s speeches is that Germany, after its plunge into evil, must engage in a spiritual reckoning, a new embrace of humanity, the kind that coursed through Goethe’s writing.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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However, the uptrend is not formally considered broken until the price falls below previous local lows.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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But Boeing bucked the uptrend, sinking nearly 5% after news of China's potential order.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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While many praised his remarks for uplifting of immigrant communities at a time when they are increasingly being targeted by the federal government, others felt the musician had overlooked the history and experiences of Native Americans and Black Americans by not mentioning them.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Upswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upswing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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