doldrums
Example Sentences
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Then came drenching storms, followed by the maddening doldrums.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
But with negotiations in the doldrums, new weekend drone attacks on Gulf countries and fresh threats from US President Donald Trump have heightened fears that fighting could resume.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
A golden period for snooker - but are UK clubs returning from doldrums?
From BBC • May 1, 2026
In the doldrums of COVID, Gil would come around to check in on the renovation.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
The whole office felt emptied out, ready for the doldrums of summer.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing doldrums
Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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