disrepair
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Hidden behind the historic Stanmer House sits a Victorian-style palm house which, until recently, had fallen into disrepair, but is now home to thousands of butterflies.
From BBC • May 22, 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
Marriott—to escape the black mold that overran its building after years of disrepair.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
“It’s been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Perhaps it was partly because of Frank that the new owners said there was a nasty feeling about the place, which, in the absence of inhabitants, started to fall into disrepair.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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