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on the mend



ADJECTIVE
recovering
Synonyms


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"I'm already feeling better and very much on the mend," Sir Rod said on Instagram, external.

From BBC Aug. 12, 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

"My knee is on the mend and I’ve started back hitting balls but unfortunately I have been advised not to play Roland Garros," Draper posted on Instagram.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

I’m told that Newark is on the mend and while I see pockets of it, I mostly see the old decay.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben




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