unrepaired
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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“There are hundreds of busted, dangerous sidewalks in South L A that have gone unrepaired for years,” he wrote to his network of followers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
“Recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags are dangerous and pose an immediate risk, as occupants have been seriously injured or killed in otherwise survivable crashes,” the agency said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
The company said around 84,000 remain unrepaired and are believed to still be in use.
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024
Daventry Banksie added he would stop if the local authority apologised for the grief caused by unrepaired roads.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2024
If a window is broken and left unrepaired, people walking by will conclude that no one cares and no one is in charge.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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