sharpbender

/ (ˈʃɑːpˌbɛndə) /


noun
  1. informal an organization that has been underperforming its competitors but suddenly becomes more successful, often as a result of new management or changes in its business strategy

Origin of sharpbender

1
C20: from the sharp upward bend in its sales or profits

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