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
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
Posting on social media on Sunday, he said he was "on the mend" and had managed a "short run" as part of his recovery.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026
However, ties between Brazil and the United States appear to be on the mend after months of animosity between Washington and Brasilia.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
From the way Rita was eating, it was clear her illness was on the mend.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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