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There are also signs that hiring for other tech jobs, particularly in software engineering, aren’t down in the dumps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Despite the lift on Friday, Ares stock has been down in the dumps, with the shares losing a quarter of their value in the last six months.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

So if the Tottenham players are feeling down in the dumps, then it is understandable.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“Nobody is down in the dumps or anything.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

Digger was down in the dumps that day about his grandfather having to let go of the place, and we could see how it was eating him up.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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