Definition of "upswing" []

• An upward swing or trend. (noun)
• An increase, as in movement or business activity. (noun)

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• "But getting investment exposure to this long-term upswing in prices, without falling foul of the inevitable short-term volatility, is a conundrum that is proving hard to unravel."
• "The upswing is that we know the product we are putting forth is top notch."
• "Get ready, because the upswing is on the way, and there simply will not be enough housing inventory to fill the need."