on the mend

phrase

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

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McLaurin missed the Week 4 game, when the Commanders were forced to go with a third-string quarterback, but with Daniels on the mend, this should be a bounce-back spot for the team in Week 5. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 Just as Jayden Daniels is set to make his return, the Washington Commanders have another quarterback on the mend. — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 The senator’s return coincided with the consequential agriculture committee vote on the farm bill, which stalled while McConnell was on the mend. — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2026 Breakker was on the mend as Femi defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42, won the King of the Ring Tournament and seemingly ended Lesnar’s career at SummerSlam. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the mend

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