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How to pronounce dilapidated in American English
“dilapidated” pronunciation by American speakers
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“dilapidated” in real sentences — American speakers
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A building in "Very Poor Condition" is dilapidated and uninhabitable.
FEMA
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the civil unrest, the high unemployment, and dilapidated buildings in neighborhoods.
The Obama White House
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point apart from the crossbuck sign the only other signage was a dilapidated stop sign hanging
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