fall into ruin
Frequency: 7.012.0 per million words
To gradually become ruined or decayed.
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- The old castle began to fall into ruin after the war.
- Without proper maintenance, even the strongest structures can fall into ruin.
- The once-grand estate has been left to fall into ruin for decades.
- Many ancient civilizations eventually fall into ruin due to various factors.
- If we don't invest in its preservation, this historic theater will fall into ruin.
- The economic crisis threatened to cause many small businesses to fall into ruin.
- Neglect and harsh weather can cause even well-built homes to fall into ruin.
- After the revolution, many aristocratic properties began to fall into ruin.
- The continuous lack of funding caused the research project to fall into ruin.
- It's a sad sight to see a once-thriving community fall into ruin.