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upturn

[uhp-turn, uhp-turn, uhp-turn] / ʌpˈtɜrn, ˈʌpˌtɜrn, ˈʌpˌtɜrn /
NOUN
improvement
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As a reward for an upturn in form, the province were heavily represented in Ireland's Six Nations squad.

From BBC • May 22, 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

The war in Iran poses a threat to the sector’s hopes for an upturn this year after a prolonged slump in demand for luxuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

For now, the cease-fire is holding, both sides have seemingly avoided worst-case scenarios, and markets looked oversold before their recent upturn.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The former snout now curves into a slight upturn at the tip.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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