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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

"Lauren has had an ear infection, she looked so down in the dumps at our pre-match meal," City defender Esme Morgan said after the game.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2023

There is a lot of “there” here – spectacular mountains, gorgeous bodies of water, world-class urban amenities, and, yet, nearly half of us are often down in the dumps.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 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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