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disrepair

[dis-ri-pair] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpɛər /
NOUN
state of deterioration
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While Nycha apartments fall deeper into disrepair, Mr. Mamdani last month proposed that the agency finance new housing projects across the city.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Meridian Hill Park notably has a monumental cascading fountain that has been in disrepair for years and only just reopened.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

“Now all those artists are gone, and all that art is gone,” Chambers said, peering toward his studio, which houses Louis Comfort Tiffany lamps in disrepair.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

The intricate patterns and iconic brick walls that once defined the kitchen have fallen into disrepair - plaster peeling from cracked walls and sections of the floor beginning to cave in.

From BBC Mar. 28, 2026

This used to be an apartment complex, but it's fallen into disrepair.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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