decrepit

Example Sentences

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At California City Detention Facility, immigrants file lawsuit over alleged ‘shockingly deficient’ medical care, frigid temperatures, bugs crawling on walls, sewage backups, inadequate food and water, and generally ‘decrepit’ conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

But it was concluded it was so decrepit it probably wouldn't make it over the North Sea and the whole plan was quietly dropped.

From BBC

Three years ago, county supervisors voted to create a plan for shuttering the decrepit jail, though the county has since come under fire for its apparent lack of progress toward closure.

From Los Angeles Times

But those problems were compounded by the decrepit infrastructure, which had been bleeding revenue for years.

From Washington Post

Hitting the low, sandy bottom, the decrepit boat broke apart about 100 yards from the shore.

From New York Times