in disrepair
Example Sentences
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The Justice Department says the venue is in disrepair and may need to be demolished if the improvements can’t go forward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 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
She said the country was in a "dire state", adding: "We've got massive waiting lists. Our roads are in disrepair."
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 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
The houses are in disrepair, and many have boards over their windows.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
