in disrepair
Example Sentences
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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
By the 2010s, the military was less than half its Cold War size and much of its weaponry and equipment were in disrepair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Venezuela’s oil infrastructure has degraded significantly over the last decade, with rusted pipes, skilled workers moving out, and plants in disrepair.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2026
Another proposal would require the owners of vacant properties to register with the city, in hopes of addressing lots that remain in disrepair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
The houses are in disrepair, and many have boards over their windows.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
