on the mend
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Writing on Instagram, she assured fans the injury wasn't serious, insisting she was "on the mend" and would complete her final shows "even if I am a few inches shorter than usual".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Shohei Ohtani is on the mend from a left knee injury and could be ready to return to the pitching rotation soon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
"I'm already feeling better and very much on the mend," Sir Rod said on Instagram, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Nevertheless, investors were worried that a labor market on the mend would make it more difficult for the Federal Reserve to justify leaving interest rates on hold.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
Before I could rejoice, thinking you were on the mend, you clutched at your stomach, crawled a few feet away, retched, and threw up.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
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