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upturn

[uhp-turn, uhp-turn, uhp-turn] / ʌpˈtɜrn, ˈʌpˌtɜrn, ˈʌpˌtɜrn /
NOUN
improvement
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A change of approach initially yielded an upturn in performances, but results started to slide and a run of four defeats without scoring cost them.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

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

“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

“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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