fall into decay
Frequency: 6.53.4 per million words
To begin to decay; to enter a state of decay.
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- Many historic buildings in the city have fallen into decay due to a lack of funding.
- Without proper maintenance, even the grandest structures eventually fall into decay.
- After the family moved out, the old farmhouse slowly fell into decay.
- If we neglect our cultural heritage, it will inevitably fall into decay.
- It was sad to watch the once-vibrant public park fall into decay.
- The ancient civilization's monuments started to fall into decay after centuries of neglect.
- Some worry that traditional values are falling into decay in modern society.
- The abandoned industrial complex has been left to fall into decay.
- Once the empire weakened, its magnificent road system began to fall into decay.
- We must act now to prevent these beautiful murals from falling into decay.