blighted
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He introduced me to them as investors interested in the redevelopment of a blighted downtown property.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
I know that firsthand, having grown up without economic privilege and having worked in neighborhoods blighted by socioeconomic hardship.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence, which has blighted the west African country for around a decade.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire will be assessed for clearance, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying the "toxic dumps have blighted communities for too long".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The grass, the withering leaves were full of whispering, but the campground was hushed, muffled by their presence, as if blighted.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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