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Meanings of doldrums in English

Catalan
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A state of inactivity (in business or art etc)

aturada

Region near the equator characterized by low pressure and light shifting winds.

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Examples for "intertropical convergence zone"
Examples for "intertropical convergence zone"
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The result was to shift the intertropical convergence zone southwards.
The Guardian
2
The plane flew into a notoriously stormy area that shifts around the Equator, known as the Intertropical Convergence Zone.
Reuters
3
The modern state of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation promotes a northerly maximum of tropical rainfall associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
Pubmed
Usage of doldrums in English
1
Six years ago the British national newspaper market was in the doldrums.
The Irish Times
2
On one level we should be pleased gold is in the doldrums.
Reuters
3
The manufacturing sector is back in the doldrums after a short-lived improvement.
Radio NZ
4
That chimes with recent surveys showing consumer morale remains in the doldrums.
The Irish Times
5
Yep, it seems the summer doldrums never had a chance to start.
Wired
6
Then it all went south and I was back in the doldrums.
A colossal failure of common sense: the inside story of the coll...
7
All at once he saw a way out of the threatening doldrums.
The Ragged Edge
8
At last they appear to have emerged from their largely self-imposed doldrums.
The Irish Times
9
For now, it is partially concealed in the sleepy doldrums of August.
The Guardian
10
The relationship was already in the doldrums, it was in bad shape.
Reuters
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The sound of it filled Mark up and washed away the doldrums.
The Kill Order
12
Oh, well, there was no sense in staying in the doldrums forever.
Hunters Out of Space
13
Price fluctuation has certainly picked up this year after months in the doldrums.
Reuters
14
Some industry experts believe Winfrey's network will come out of its ratings doldrums.
Reuters
15
But with Brazil's economy in the doldrums, Claudia often has to accept less.
BBC
16
Agricultural land remains depressed and commercial property is in the doldrums.
The Irish Times
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Doldrums through the time
Doldrums across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Rare