on the mend

Example Sentences

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Nevertheless, investors were worried that a labor market on the mend would make it more difficult for the Federal Reserve to justify leaving interest rates on hold.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

With hiring on the mend and unemployment low, there’s little reason for the Fed to cut rates now.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

"There was never a moment when I felt like I was on the mend," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

With the news that Edman is still on the mend from offseason ankle surgery, Kim stands to benefit in terms of playing time but he says he’s not getting ahead of himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

From the way Rita was eating, it was clear her illness was on the mend.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer