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business is increasing, getting better after a slow sales period as more orders, products, or services are now being sold5 z" a9 {7 n$ F* f. R2 A
EXAMPLE: ! A; p4 d. b1 b; \5 a" _8 o k "After a year of poor sales, the automobile industry is receiving many orders for its new cars, and all the employees are happy to see that business is picking up."