in disrepair
Example Sentences
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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
Years of decay have left oil fields, pipelines and refineries in disrepair, with investors wary of sinking large sums and signing deals with a government led by Rodríguez that is widely viewed as illegitimate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 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
Any stile she knew of would have to be in disrepair now.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
