doldrums
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Blame a combination of factors, including the lull following Emmy season, competition from the World Cup and the traditional summer doldrums.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 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
By late 2022, the tech market in the doldrums, he retreated from public appearances, and underwent a period of soul-searching.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Bitcoin has been in the doldrums for months, with its fall back from highs above $100,000 in late 2025 accelerating since January and prices languishing around $60,000 until a slow march higher through April.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
He was sinking farther into the doldrums with every second.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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