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looking up

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research

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come upon confirm discover find hunt for peruse scan search for seek seek out track down

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decline wing it worsen

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improve

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advance ameliorate come along convalesce gain get better mend perk up pick up progress recuperate shape up show improvement

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decline wing it worsen

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It remains entirely conceivable that our mid-year forecast of the 4.5% area is very achievable, but for now we’re undeniably looking up in yield, and we remain in an overshoot tendency,” he said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But things could get worse for Air India before they begin looking up in terms of its financial performance, says Anand.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Business is looking up for the provider of automation technology.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Things were looking up operationally, though, despite its second stint in bankruptcy court in a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

She was looking up at the teacher, her pencil swaying back and forth between her fingers.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott