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disrepair

[dis-ri-pair] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpɛər /
NOUN
state of deterioration
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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

“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

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

He realized quickly the strange doorkeeper resembled certain of the Fair Folk he had once seen in Eiddileg’s kingdom; only this individual seemed in a woeful state of disrepair.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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