doldrums
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By late 2022, the tech market in the doldrums, he retreated from public appearances, and underwent a period of soul-searching.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
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
After three weeks of the doldrums I made Ruth May get out of bed.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing doldrums
Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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