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. 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 See All Example Sentences for in poor/bad (etc.) condition

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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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