beyond repair

phrase

: to such an extent that repair is not possible
The car was damaged beyond repair.

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The city commission reached a major step forward on the project after months of delays and disagreements over the best way to replace the old City Hall, which was damaged beyond repair by the historic flooding of April 2023. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

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“Beyond repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20repair. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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