dilapidated
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The buildings near the back of the complex were dilapidated.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Their urban landscapes have since turned into a chaotic mix of new high-rises, Stalin-era neoclassicism, dilapidated shacks and stalled construction sites.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
It identified three other projects, including the rehabilitation of the historic but dilapidated Wadsworth Chapel, that would be funded by redirecting $212 million from previous authorizations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The former Antrim Arms hotel has been vacant for more than a decade and the building was in a dilapidated state before the fire.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
A good, hearty dinner below the hatches; a nice, soft, dilapidated couch on which to sprawl; a copy of the Times; slippered feet and shirtless chest;—how could anyone help but be comfortable?
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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