Sentences with phrase «doldrums between»

Caught in the maddening doldrums between one act of unimaginable violence and its inevitable aftershocks, America's implacable disquiet is one part anticipation of the inevitable, multiple parts cynicism, and, for a large portion of the population, a dollop of distinct lack of faith in the motives and competency of our leadership.

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That'll die down as we get into the between - season doldrums.

In the transitional period between the winter doldrums and vibrant springtime, choosing the perfect outfit can feel like the ultimate challenge.

Set against the monotony of arid land and small - town doldrums, Aloupis» deliberate pace assures the reciprocity between these two characters flourishes logically.

In 2005, during the hottest average decade on record, 8 low - wind conditions known as «the doldrums» combined with very high ocean temperatures to cause massive coral bleaching in the Virgin Islands.9 This was followed by a particularly severe outbreak of at least five coral diseases in the Virgin Islands, resulting in a decline in coral cover of about 60 percent.9 There is some indication that higher ocean temperatures — between 86 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit (30 to 35 degrees Celsius)-- promote optimal growth of several coral pathogens.9 Other research showed that elkhorn coral post-bleaching had larger disease lesions than unbleached specimens, suggesting that bleaching may increase the corals» susceptibility to disease.9, 10

Though demand is increasing and mortgage rates are very attractive, the single - family housing market will remain in the doldrums, with starts averaging 800,000 between 2015 and 2017, compared to a long - term average of 1.05 million per year.