doldrums
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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
All hail the WBC, 20 years old and all grown up, its sixth incarnation stealing the stage in a sweet spot during NBA doldrums and before March Madness.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
Linda had not merely been there to stave off the post-Beatles doldrums.
From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026
We had been in the doldrums for months, but as we staited to prepare ourselves for our testimony, we were eager to go on the offensive.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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