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Definition the doldrums in British English

the doldrums noun

[plural] noun
/ˈdɒldrəmz/
1

a situation in which there is a lack of success, activity, or improvement

Example

He's just the player the team needs to lift it out of the doldrums.

Example

After years in the doldrums, the market is finally picking up.

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Definition the doldrums in British English