on the mend

phrase

: getting better : improving
Her broken leg is on the mend.
The economy is on the mend.

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Brandon Miller’s health, future contract Brandon Miller is on the mend and could be getting paid before the season starts. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 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. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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“On the mend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20mend. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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