disrepair

Example Sentences

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Now frozen by British sanctions, the properties have fallen into disrepair, the overgrown lots a blight on an upscale street lined with manicured gardens and iron gates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Jerry Brown signed into law, levying the state’s first gas tax increase in 23 years to fix California’s roads and bridges in disrepair.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

But others are in favour of the redesign of the house, which many years ago was rented by the interior ministry and housed a centre for people with disabilities before it fell into disrepair.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Roofs on the homes of four contract soldiers were fixed after falling into disrepair, but only after significant media attention.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

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

From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick