be derelict

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

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Examples (10)

  • The old warehouse was derelict for decades before being demolished.
  • That beautiful Victorian house has been derelict since the family moved out.
  • If no one maintains the property, it will be derelict within a few years.
  • Many buildings in the old town are derelict and in need of restoration.
  • The former schoolhouse is now derelict, with broken windows and overgrown yards.
  • It's a shame to see such a historic site be derelict and neglected.
  • The city council has plans to redevelop the area, which is currently derelict.
  • After the fire, the factory was completely derelict.
  • The ship was derelict when it was found at sea, with no crew aboard.
  • How long has that plot of land been derelict?