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upturn

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upturn /ˈʌpˌtɚn/ noun

plural upturns

upturn

/ˈʌpˌtɚn/

noun

plural upturns

Britannica Dictionary definition of UPTURN

[count]

: an increase or improvement — usually singular

an upturn in the economy
an upturn in sales

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