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How to pronounce doldrums
“doldrums” pronunciation in British and American English
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“doldrums” in real sentences
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to like the doldrums again.
Team Coco
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doldrums were supposed to come out of those doldrums and finally start growing again and all
Channel 4 News
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been halved and business confidence is in the doldrums.
The Scottish Parliament
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moment the doldrums you describe what's behind that.
The Economist
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