doldrums
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Welsh rugby has been in the doldrums for so long, on and off the field, but will hope this famous victory can help galvanise the nation.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
"As a club, we've been right down in the doldrums," added Courtney.
From BBC ● Nov. 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
FAI is expected to have contracted further year to date, while the property sector remains stuck in the doldrums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 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
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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