doldrums
Example Sentences
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There is a chance that GE’s earnings can lift the stock out of its doldrums.
From MarketWatch
It's a horror scenario for European economies, which are already in the doldrums.
From BBC
The result: Strong exports helped power China’s economy to expectation-defying growth last year, even as the property market and consumer sentiment in the country remained in the doldrums.
The market’s doldrums have drawn the attention of policymakers and accelerated industry consolidation and discord.
From Barron's
The housing market’s doldrums have stoked the ire of consumers, drawn the attention of policymakers, and accelerated industry consolidation and discord.
From Barron's
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