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upswing

[uhp-swing, uhp-swing] / ˈʌpˌswɪŋ, ʌpˈswɪŋ /
NOUN
improvement
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The upswing from February requires a little asterisk.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

"Construction has been booming," he told AFP before withdrawing cash, crediting various family support programmes introduced for the upswing.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The news, released Friday morning, shattered the markets’ assumption that the labor market has firmed and hiring is on the upswing.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The stock market’s recent record-breaking performance, he added, plus easier access to trading technology are also likely fueling the upswing among young investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

There was no single reason for the sudden turnabout, the surprising upswing, the unexpected rash of sales.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier