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disrepair

[dis-ri-pair] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpɛər /
NOUN
state of deterioration
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Trump and his chosen leaders of the Kennedy Center have argued that its main building, which was constructed in the 1960s, is in a state of dangerous disrepair.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

Right now, the former Trump Taj Mahal, which fell into bankruptcy and disrepair under its namesake, is now thriving in Atlantic City as the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

Many schools, especially in rural India, are starved of funding and in disrepair.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

About 1 in 10 streetlights are out of service because of disrepair or copper wire theft, according to the city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

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

From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick




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