dilapidation

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By 1990s, when Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa bought it, the core property has been reduced to less than 50 acres, much of which had fallen into dilapidation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2024

Still, how is it that the official residence of Canadian prime ministers was allowed to fall into a state of dilapidation?

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2023

“Their compassion means that in certain places, the cycle of dilapidation continues. But coming down hard wouldn’t help either.”

From Slate • Jul. 11, 2022

Ms. Snow said that the city was “responsible for the terrible condition” of the building because it had done little to prevent further dilapidation since it acquired the property.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2021

The Club House sits in tired dilapidation, its roof no longer safe for telescopes.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam