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upturn

[uhp-turn, uhp-turn, uhp-turn] / ʌpˈtɜrn, ˈʌpˌtɜrn, ˈʌpˌtɜrn /
NOUN
improvement
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The Portugal international has played a key role in United's upturn in form under interim boss Michael Carrick.

From BBC • May 8, 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

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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