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down in the dumps





















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“Right now I know he’s down in the dumps, but he’ll be all right,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2023

There is a lot of “there” here – spectacular mountains, gorgeous bodies of water, world-class urban amenities, and, yet, nearly half of us are often down in the dumps.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2023

So, to sum it up: If you're feeling down in the dumps as you peruse this story, perhaps set a plan of action for dinner.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2022

A woman who has been down in the dumps, too, as many of her songs attest, but still keeps at it, her head held high, her hair even higher.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2022

I’ve often been down in the dumps, but never desperate.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank