doldrums

Example Sentences

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Despite the fact that, by and large, Americans have never been richer External link, consumer sentiment is in the doldrums.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

A modest decline in oil prices on Monday proved enough to lift U.S. stocks out of last week’s doldrums, with investors showing cautious optimism about efforts to resolve the Middle East energy crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

It was July, and the summer doldrums had settled over the chandlery.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham