doldrums
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"As a club, we've been right down in the doldrums," added Courtney.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
The big question for investors is what could snap the semiconductor sector out of its doldrums.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
For a while this summer, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were in the doldrums, eclipsed by the shinier lights of surging artificial-intelligence stocks and prediction markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 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
Trina had a smile on her face, and little Deedee was giggling heartily.The sound of it filled Mark up and washed away the doldrums.
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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