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
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
Chip stocks are on the mend Monday after an awful Friday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 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
Now whispers came from the house staff that Terrance was going to take over while his brother was on the mend.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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