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doldrums

[dohl-druhmz, dol-, dawl-] / ˈdoʊl drəmz, ˈdɒl-, ˈdɔl- /


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As it restructures in a bid to escape the doldrums, Ubisoft in June closed studios in Canada's Winnipeg and the Serbian capital Belgrade.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The reconstruction in the aftermath of the attack marked the start of Manchester's ascent from the doldrums of de-industrialisation.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

As sales suffer from the summer doldrums, MarketWatch looked at where sellers are affected the most.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

A strong showing for “Toy Story 5” will further fuel a recovery of the box office this year from the post-pandemic doldrums.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 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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