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Recent Examples of blighted
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The Costco was built under a plan that dates back to the 1990s, which sought to transform a blighted area with new suburban-style retail development that would benefit local residents.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
That will let the health department hire contractors to solve public health problems on blighted properties, like garbage piles and rodent infestations.
—Tory Wegerski, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The premise of the RDA was to redevelop blighted areas, revitalize others and create more affordable housing.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The blighted building had overshadowed recent real estate development and other signs of progress elsewhere in the Midway.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The Costco was built under a plan that dates back to the 1990s, which sought to transform a blighted area with new suburban-style retail development that would benefit local residents.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
That will let the health department hire contractors to solve public health problems on blighted properties, like garbage piles and rodent infestations.
—Tory Wegerski, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The premise of the RDA was to redevelop blighted areas, revitalize others and create more affordable housing.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blighted
Adjective
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The director, Antoine Fuqua, working with a script by John Logan, portrays Michael as an emotionally stunted and grievously wounded artist of historic greatness.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mia Wasikowska also appears as Naim’s emotionally stunted mother, joined by Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen Leslie and Davida McKenzie.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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She was questioned in a legal fight between the camp operators and families of victims who have filed lawsuits and want the camp to preserve damaged areas as evidence.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Its Peptide-132 Hair Bonding Oil is a lightweight fix that helps strengthen damaged bonds, smooth frizz, temporarily seal split ends, and add glossy shine—without weighing hair down.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The City of Fort Lauderdale has been in need of a new city hall after the historic flooding of April 2023 ruined its old city hall.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the everyday American who borrowed in good faith has been pursued, garnished and financially ruined when things go wrong, while the universities that pocketed the money walk away without consequence.—
Michael Carbonara,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Identifying Africa’s dormant capital is a great first step, but there’s a long way to go.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The rhizomatic roots spread horizontally under the soil surface to keep this perennial spreading even if the plant becomes dormant during hot weather.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Give them rich soil, adding in compost for a nutrient boost, and deep, consistent watering to prevent bitter, misshapen fruit.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The disease causes bitter, misshapen fruit unsuitable for sale or eating; infected trees eventually die, according to the CDFA.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Spodek said the safety benefits of ensuring bus drivers are not impaired far outweighs any concerns about hassles for the drivers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The director, whose father is also hearing impaired, shared the main reasons the opportunity stuck out to him.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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According to Wolcott Animal Control, the dog displayed no obvious signs of trauma such as being hit by car, broken bones, gun shot wounds or other external injuries.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, most spring leafy greens can withstand a broken petiole or two and recover nicely.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Authorities contend she was killed that same day, with her body mutilated on or about May 5.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors alleged Burke mutilated her body about two weeks later, Fox 11 said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Blighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blighted. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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