derelict
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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
People in the area reported the derelict building appeared "completely burned out" by 23:00.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 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
Recent reviews have described the mall as derelict, depressing and “a hole of a centre.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
There were no cars at all, except for the occasional derelict vehicle propped on cinderblocks in someone’s front yard.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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