looking up

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Things have been looking up, with higher production and more stable financial results.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

Some travel areas are looking up already, with hotel room revenue up 4% year over year in the county in the first quarter of 2026.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

But this spring, things are improbably looking up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“But still, we need a way to figure out who will get the honor,” Jack said, looking up thoughtfully.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley