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upturn

[uhp-turn, uhp-turn, uhp-turn] / ʌpˈtɜrn, ˈʌpˌtɜrn, ˈʌpˌtɜrn /
NOUN
improvement
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Will be slightly concerned at his team-mate Colapinto's sudden upturn in performance.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“Consumer concerns are growing that the tentative upturn in the German economy could suffer a serious setback, especially if the conflict persists and government measures fail to take effect,” the survey’s authors said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The IMF said most Middle East oil exporters are forecast for an upturn next year "based on the assumption that energy production and transportation are normalized over the next few months".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Still, the upturn in inflation has dented the stock market and pushed interest rates higher, both of which could act as drags on the economy through the spring and early summer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

She smiled at me, but her eyes didn’t crinkle with the upturn of her lips.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed




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