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upturn

[uhp-turn, uhp-turn, uhp-turn] / ʌpˈtɜrn, ˈʌpˌtɜrn, ˈʌpˌtɜrn /
NOUN
improvement
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The Portugal international has played a key role in United's upturn in form under interim boss Michael Carrick.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Irwin also sees opportunities in China, with recent improvements in the Purchasing Managers’ Index, surveys of hiring intentions and other data points signaling a slight upturn in what has been a multiyear economic rout.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Will be slightly concerned at his team-mate Colapinto's sudden upturn in performance.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The war in Iran poses a threat to the sector’s hopes for an upturn this year after a prolonged slump in demand for luxuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“Gosh a’mighty, I couldn’t hardly wait to upturn my dang nail keg!”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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