doldrums
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A strong showing for “Toy Story 5” will further fuel a recovery of the box office this year from the post-pandemic doldrums.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
The imbalance strains Americans’ budgets, diminishes their spending power and generally keeps their financial mood in the doldrums.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
But with negotiations in the doldrums, new weekend drone attacks on Gulf countries and fresh threats from US President Donald Trump have heightened fears that fighting could resume.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Manchester United captains, talismen and inspirations; both eager that the club continues to climb out of the doldrums and reconnect with a glorious past Rooney was part of before Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
The whole office felt emptied out, ready for the doldrums of summer.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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