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doldrums

[dohl-druhmz, dol-, dawl-] / ˈdoʊl drəmz, ˈdɒl-, ˈdɔl- /


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Lately crypto trading is in the doldrums, but some Circle proponents have been making the case for why that might not matter for the company in the future.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

A golden period for snooker - but are UK clubs returning from doldrums?

From BBC • May 1, 2026

In the doldrums of COVID, Gil would come around to check in on the renovation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

But the Lakers went through December doldrums losing four out of five.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

He was sinking farther into the doldrums with every second.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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