doldrums

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

While headline investment returned to growth in January-February, the rebound was mostly driven by strong public spending, and private investment continued to decline as the property sector stayed in the doldrums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Linda had not merely been there to stave off the post-Beatles doldrums.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

But I hope Fennell, and other hedonistic filmmakers like her, get to keep whipping blockbusters out of their doldrums.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

After three weeks of the doldrums I made Ruth May get out of bed.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver