dilapidation

"The mayor used her incumbency to gain an advantage in the election, as people already knew her name and policies. "

"The tenant had to pay for the dilapidations to the apartment, such as the broken windows and damaged walls, before moving out. "

"ecclesiastical architecture"

"The old barn dilapidated over many years of neglect, eventually collapsing in a storm. "

"The student was partially prepared for the exam, but still felt nervous. "

"Autumn succeeds summer."

"The substantial of my grandmother's advice helped me make a good decision. "

"The old apartment building is dilapidating; the paint is peeling, and the roof is leaking. "

"The churchwardens oversaw the maintenance of the church hall, ensuring it was suitable for the school's annual fundraising event. "

"The old building is slowly crumbling because no one is taking care of it. "

"The student intentionally missed the first few days of school to avoid the difficult math test. "

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."