dilapidating

"My sister found a small apartment near the university for her first year of college. "

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

"Upon her grandfather's death, she received a house as inheritance. "

"The gardener planted tulips in the flowerbeds by the front porch. "

"to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts"

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

"She is peeling an orange for her snack. "

"My friends are always there to maintain my confidence when I'm struggling with my studies. "

"The house had fallen into such disrepair that no agent would show it to buyers."

"The government's spending on education increased this year. "

"The student squandered his allowance on video games, leaving nothing for school supplies. "

"Hey, beautiful!"