stand neglected

Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words

Used for buildings or large objects left uncared for.

neglectedVERB + neglected (not given enough attention)

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Examples (10)

  • The old factory building was left to stand neglected for decades.
  • Many historical monuments now stand neglected due to lack of funding.
  • After the family moved out, the grand mansion began to stand neglected.
  • The once-beautiful garden would soon stand neglected if no one cared for it.
  • Even valuable antique cars can stand neglected in a garage for years.
  • The children's playground equipment had come to stand neglected and rusted.
  • It's a shame to see such a magnificent piece of art stand neglected in the warehouse.
  • The ancient ruins stand neglected, slowly reclaimed by nature.
  • Without proper maintenance, even new infrastructure can quickly stand neglected.
  • The old lighthouse continues to stand neglected on the cliff edge.