rundown
Example Sentences
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He highlighted their work with a rundown of the best jokes he nixed during his hosting run.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026
“I’m not sure why Taylor picked such a rundown place to film, but I’m gassed about it,” said Hogg, 24.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
He lives in a company-owned apartment full of dark, polished surfaces and bad modern art; she lives in a rundown apartment furnished with termites.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
It lets you know who you have met, what you chatted about, summarises the exchange and basically gives you a rundown of the rich tapestry of your day.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
We had to go through a rundown part of town, and as we drove past those buildings, I wrapped my jacket tighter around my chest, even though Dad was blasting the heater.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.