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disrepair

[dis-ri-pair] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpɛər /
NOUN
state of deterioration
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After years of disrepair, the once opulent Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino came tumbling down to cheers from onlookers who had all paid $10 to watch the demolition from their cars.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

"Swathes of the NHS and social care estate are in disrepair following decades of under-investment and are utterly unprepared for extreme temperatures."

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

While Nycha apartments fall deeper into disrepair, Mr. Mamdani last month proposed that the agency finance new housing projects across the city.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Maxman added that a lack of sanitation and hygiene materials means families are exposed to disease from open sewage, and vital water and sanitation systems and services are still destroyed or in disrepair.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

Landlords filled the apartment complexes through government housing programs and cut back on upkeep, allowing the complexes to fall into disrepair.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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