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n. - An upward movement or trend as in business activity.

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  • The upturn in fortunes was not to last, however.
  • The quantity of work it takes to restore order at Cheyne Row, and repair the ruin of that general upturn, is perfectly incredible.
  • The upturn was the result of bus company Metro Tourism's decision to join Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatırımlar.
  • In this respect the NEC welcomed the indications that the economy is in an upturn which is underpinned by expansion of the production base.
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