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disrepair

[dis-ri-pair] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpɛər /
NOUN
state of deterioration
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Hidden behind the historic Stanmer House sits a Victorian-style palm house which, until recently, had fallen into disrepair, but is now home to thousands of butterflies.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Maxman added that a lack of sanitation and hygiene materials means families are exposed to disease from open sewage, and vital water and sanitation systems and services are still destroyed or in disrepair.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Now all those artists are gone, and all that art is gone,” Chambers said, peering toward his studio, which houses Louis Comfort Tiffany lamps in disrepair.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

I pulled into the driveway and was surprised at the profound disrepair; this was a poor family's home.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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