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(idiomatic) rising; becoming greater in number or magnitude. / (sports) While the ball is rising.

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(idiomatic) rising; becoming greater in number or magnitude. / (sports) While the ball is rising.

Japanese Meaning

上昇中、勢いが増している / （スポーツにおいて）ボールが上昇している状態

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After months of restructuring, the small tech startup is finally on the up.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

数か月の再編の後、その小さなテック系スタートアップはついに好転している。

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(idiomatic) rising; becoming greater in number or magnitude.

Even then, the line's future could not considered absolutely secure. At best, it was on probation. Road transport was on the up and the railways were on the down.

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(sports) While the ball is rising.

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