on the mend
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"I'm already feeling better and very much on the mend," Sir Rod said on Instagram, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Lionel Richie appears to be on the mend from the unspecified health issue that prompted him to cancel a pair of concerts in June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Big picture: The labor market is on the mend, but it’s still a tough time to find a job for anyone who recently lost one.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Chip stocks are on the mend Monday after an awful Friday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
It was two weeks after Jockey’s birthday and Cora was still on the mend.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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