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disrepair

[dis-ri-pair] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpɛər /
NOUN
state of deterioration
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“It’s been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Destroyed by bombing during the Israeli invasion in 1982 and rebuilt after the end of the civil war in 1990, it has fallen into disrepair due to a lack of funds for its upkeep.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

During the 1970s, a difficult period for Mobile, Battle House fell into disrepair and closed its doors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

A recent assembly report said many schools in Northern Ireland were "in a state of disrepair," and it would take up to £800m to fix them.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Any stile she knew of would have to be in disrepair now.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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