fall into ruin

Frequency: 7.012.0 per million words

To gradually become ruined or decayed.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.