seen better days, have
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In Española there are plenty of low-priced abandoned or tear-down homes in neighborhoods that, to outsiders, have seen better days.
From Salon • Nov. 19, 2023
Bob did send two photos, and the boards have seen better days.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023
The church overlooks parts of northeast Wilmington that have seen better days.
From Washington Times • Jun. 17, 2019
Walking around parts of Bridgeport that have seen better days, he greets voters these days with an open-ended, “So what can the state do to help you?” and lets others do the talking.
From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2014
Ladders and old furniture, Ikea bookcases that have seen better days.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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