doldrums

Example Sentences

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Despite the fact that, by and large, Americans have never been richer External link, consumer sentiment is in the doldrums.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In the doldrums of COVID, Gil would come around to check in on the renovation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

But the Lakers went through December doldrums losing four out of five.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

While headline investment returned to growth in January-February, the rebound was mostly driven by strong public spending, and private investment continued to decline as the property sector stayed in the doldrums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The weeks between the hearing and the next court date dragged by slower than any doldrums I’d ever encountered.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings