derelict

Example Sentences

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After more than a half-century of neglect, a derelict, historic church known as the oldest building on Wilshire Boulevard may finally be restored to its spiritual mission.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

On a former derelict dock in the British port city of Liverpool, fans of Everton throng eateries and bars at the football club's new stadium ahead of a Premier League match.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

These derelict streets, wind-swept by the bracing North Sea air, were once the envy of the community, teeming with life.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Brigade volunteers continue to remove the derelict traps, known to be hazardous to beachgoers and wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Tucked between a derelict bodega and a restaurant supply store, the door would, to most, appear only as vacant space.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny