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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However, 25% say they have been frustrated by flight delays, cancelations, or changes with 17% saying aircraft cabins were in poor condition, and 16% pointing to declining customer service.
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Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
So according to this data, Indiana has the lowest percentage of road miles considered to be in poor condition, which certainly may be surprising to Indiana drivers.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Aug. 2025
The castle was built between 1566 and 1572 but underwent alterations in the centuries that followed, and was in poor condition by the time the Queen Mother bought it.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 July 2025
All the dogs were in poor condition due to lack of access to ample food and clean water.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
So according to this data, Indiana has the lowest percentage of road miles considered to be in poor condition, which certainly may be surprising to Indiana drivers.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Aug. 2025
The castle was built between 1566 and 1572 but underwent alterations in the centuries that followed, and was in poor condition by the time the Queen Mother bought it.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 30 July 2025
All the dogs were in poor condition due to lack of access to ample food and clean water.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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