Hercareerwas in thedoldrumsduring thoseyears.
This is just thelatestsignthat theeconomyisonceagain in thedoldrums.
At thetime, thehousingmarketwas in thedoldrums.
Itlooksas ifmanufacturingfacesaprolongedperiodin thedoldrums.
For adecadeor more, thesteelindustryhas been in thedoldrums.