in disrepair
Example Sentences
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“If you were driving in the neighborhood, you would never know. It’s not like their front yards or their properties are in disrepair; they’re quiet neighbors,” Bresciani said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
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
Many schools, especially in rural India, are starved of funding and in disrepair.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 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
The houses are in disrepair, and many have boards over their windows.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
