Home prices have been on the upswing, as well.
During the past three years, Kraft's career has been on the upswing.
Ms. Mindes said that since Sept. 11, interest in coaching has been on the upswing.
Consumer demand at home has been on the upswing and vehicle sales have been strong.
Known as "wardrobing," this unethical practice has been on the upswing, according to the National Retail Federation.
But, she said, demand for alternatives to plastic have been on the upswing for over a decade.
Residential growth has been on the upswing since Motorola opened a huge plant here a few years ago.
While the private sector has been on the upswing since last summer, cutbacks in government employment continue to prevent a stronger acceleration in the economy, economists said.
G.M. has been on the upswing this year, earning about $2.1 billion in profit during the first half as its sales increased.
They both like to fly small airplanes in fantastic configurations for fun at air shows, which have been on the upswing in recent years.
Teena Marie's career had been on the upswing since 2004 when she signed with a New Orleans rap label and released her first album in a decade.
