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be dilapidated
adjective
Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect
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Where there used to be dilapidated wooden sheds, now there is bare, purged earth on which even the weeds have declined to grow.
His body may be dilapidated, but his face is still handsome in a hawklike way, and crowned by an elegant gray mane.
To retrofit a space, Mr. Goldman said, "We go into the basements of older buildings that may be dilapidated and in need of help, and we clear them out, customize the lighting, work around the weird shape of the building, or slanted ceilings, or whatever, and install steel storage units in areas that we inspect, maintain and keep secure".
Existing schools tended to be dilapidated and staffed with inexperienced teachers.
Properties may be dilapidated and possibly have contraband in them depending on what crime the occupant(s) were charged with.
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Again, the kitchen was dilapidated.
Some museums are dilapidated.
Many hospitals and schools are dilapidated.
Poland's physical plant is dilapidated.
Many of the remaining houses are dilapidated.
Yes, our roads and bridges are dilapidated.
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