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The phrase "a sorry state of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or condition that is unfortunate, disappointing, or in disarray.
Example: "The report highlighted a sorry state of the infrastructure in the city, with many roads in need of repair."
Alternatives: "a lamentable condition of" or "a dire situation of".
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It is a sorry state of affairs.
"It's a sorry state of affairs".
What a sorry state of affairs.
It's a sorry state of affairs," he said.
But for many, it is a sorry state of affairs.
A sorry state of affairs for the 'beautiful game'.
It's a sorry state of affairs, she said, but she understands it.
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The Arena da Amazônia pitch in Manaus looks in a sorry state ahead of England's opening World Cup game against Italy on Saturday.
The seal is still there, but the embassy, closed since 1989, is in a sorry state, badly in need of new paint.
That is a rather sorry state of affairs.
"I saw a very sorry state of British city infrastructure.
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