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derelict

adjective as in careless, negligent

noun as in destitute or down-and-out person

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In Glasgow, part of the Broomielaw in the city centre was closed when a derelict building collapsed.

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On Friday, in Glasgow city centre part of the Broomielaw was closed when a derelict building collapsed at about 18:00.

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A man has been charged with murder after the body of a missing man was found in a derelict building in south-east London.

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Its derelict presence has long been a source of complaints among residents, and last week the city acted by securing the injunction.

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Once Andy boards a derelict space station and interfaces with its programming, the rules change.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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