in disrepair

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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

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