in the doldrums
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The imbalance strains Americans’ budgets, diminishes their spending power and generally keeps their financial mood in the doldrums.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
A splurge in public spending by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government was expected to kickstart a turnaround for the manufacturing powerhouse this year after several years in the doldrums.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Gucci is still in the doldrums and sales fell 8% in the quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
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 fall of 1988, Midland and Odessa were still in the doldrums of the bust.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
