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Rebuilder of the adrenals, borage is a deep-acting nervine suited to times of exhaustion and low spirits.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2024

"Everyone else who also came from Shanghai are all in pretty low spirits," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2022

Taking a moment to recognize efforts and having fun as a team can help to elevate low spirits, and therefore many employers are adamant about plowing ahead with a holiday celebration.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2020

The lesson appears to be that there’s no immunity, among the missileers at various ranks, from poor judgment and low spirits while pursuing their marginalized profession.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2014

He did not vocally respond, a sign with him that he was in low spirits.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides