doldrums
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To shake off the doldrums, invite a sharp colleague to coffee, ask them to trade notes and figure out ways to work together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Strong trade has represented a key lifeline for the Chinese economy in recent months, as domestic activity has been mired in the doldrums.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Van der Meer tied the current housing-market doldrums to the long period of underinvestment in the offshore oil industry.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Lego in 2018 was stuck in the doldrums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Thomas wanted to stand up and cheer, sure that Alby would finally snap out of his doldrums.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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