run-down
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The wave of demonstrations began in September in Paris and has spread across the country, with students protesting over a range of issues, including overcrowded classrooms, run-down buildings, and a lack of teachers.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Students are protesting about a lack of teachers and staff, overcrowded classrooms and run-down buildings.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Snell gave up one hit, a single to Sal Stewart, which he quickly erased with a successful pick-off that caught Stewart in an inning-ending run-down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
They are allowed to buy run-down homes that have structural problems, once they spend at least 15% of the purchase price on renovations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Right by the exit, there are two gas stations, the run-down Olive Garden, and a small brick community center advertising after-school language classes.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
He was a hammer meeting a nail, traveling to the run down parts of towns all over America to shore things up — to entertain rather than win over audiences.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
He also sent Jackson Merrill to the center-field wall to run down two long outs Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“When you remove the vegetation, the water can run and run down into the lowest areas of the canyons much more quickly.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Maxence Lacroix: Remarkably involved in both of Chelsea's first two goals, with his headed clearance leading to the opener and his run down the right and cut-back setting up Rogers.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
When he saw it coming to rescue him, Leo should have run down to the docks, whooping at the top of his lungs.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
