But people say they are skeptical that the slight upturn is anything more than glancing.

But other job data, notably a gain of 164,000 payroll jobs, pointed to a slight upturn in the economy.

Economists had expected a slight upturn, based on reports from merchants.

Despite the slight upturn in yields, market experts continue to debate the future course of interest rates.

Her nose was straight, with a slight upturn in the middle.

The 1948-49 season saw a slight upturn with a seventh place finish.

There was a slight upturn in the first six months of 2010.

He looked at his son, and caught a slight upturn of his lips.

A slight upturn in business did him no good.

Her smile was no more than a slight upturn at one corner of her mouth.