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disrepair

[dis-ri-pair] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpɛər /
NOUN
state of deterioration
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But around 12,500 places - notably those built during the Victorian era - were closed after falling into disrepair.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

What it does not reveal, however, is how many have been patched and then fallen into disrepair within months, needing more work.

From BBC Jun. 10, 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

In Bel-Air, a 105,000-square-foot spec house was marketed for $500 million, but by the time it was finished, it was already falling into disrepair and ended up being auctioned off for $141 million.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Even in its sad state of disrepair, it was beautiful.

From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick




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