upturn

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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

Wolves had an upturn in form for a while under Rob Edwards but it doesn't feel like they have sustained that improvement.

From BBC • 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

She said that most small businesses struggled through the winter but the upturn usually seen in the summer was now "completely off the cards".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed