on the mend
Example Sentences
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Writing on Instagram, she assured fans the injury wasn't serious, insisting she was "on the mend" and would complete her final shows "even if I am a few inches shorter than usual".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Big picture: The labor market is on the mend, but it’s still a tough time to find a job for anyone who recently lost one.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Doctors at a Los Angeles hospital were able to rule out gallstones, and on Tuesday, a representative for the “Goonies” star told The Times that they cracked the case, and Feldman is on the mend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
"There was never a moment when I felt like I was on the mend," he added.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Before I could rejoice, thinking you were on the mend, you clutched at your stomach, crawled a few feet away, retched, and threw up.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
