dilapidation

Example Sentences

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By 1990s, when Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa bought it, the core property has been reduced to less than 50 acres, much of which had fallen into dilapidation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2024

Still, how is it that the official residence of Canadian prime ministers was allowed to fall into a state of dilapidation?

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2023

Despite its dilapidation, the grand mansion moved him deeply.

From New York Times • Oct. 11, 2021

Hugo deplored the dilapidation of the structure but stood in awe of the palimpsest.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2019

More than the dilapidation, it was this connection, this lost memory of the temple’s grander relation, which gave the useless little building its sorry air.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan