ruins

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

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

"The failing bakery declared bankruptcy after several years of declining sales. "

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

"The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon."

"The old wooden fence is weathering in the sun and rain, slowly changing color and texture. "

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

"The storm caused a disastrous flood, damaging many homes and businesses. "

"The successful constitution of our community garden relied on everyone contributing their time and skills. "

"Hooligans destroy unprovoked."