in poor/bad (etc.) condition
idiom
: not strong and not ready to work or play a sport
She hasn't been taking care of herself and is in poor condition.
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Much of the existing playground equipment at the park is around 20 years old and in poor condition.
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Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
De Zavala and Briscoe elementary schools and Morningside Middle School are all in poor condition, according to a facilities report the district’s consultant released in October.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Conversely, 37% of the county’s roads are in poor condition while the state average is 27%.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
The name and number set were also in poor condition and the front sponsor was smudged.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 1 June 2025
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Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
De Zavala and Briscoe elementary schools and Morningside Middle School are all in poor condition, according to a facilities report the district’s consultant released in October.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Conversely, 37% of the county’s roads are in poor condition while the state average is 27%.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
The name and number set were also in poor condition and the front sponsor was smudged.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 1 June 2025
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“In poor/bad (etc.) condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20poor%2Fbad%20%28etc.%29%20condition. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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