doldrums
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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
The U.S added 162,000 jobs in August, the Labor Department reported Friday, a much-stronger-than-expected result that suggested the labor market shook off its early-summer doldrums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Lego in 2018 was stuck in the doldrums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The reconstruction in the aftermath of the attack marked the start of Manchester's ascent from the doldrums of de-industrialisation.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
He was sinking farther into the doldrums with every second.
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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