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Recent Examples of blighted
Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Midwest City is likely to gain control of the blighted Heritage Park Mall within the next few weeks following a pair of recent court rulings issued against owner Ahmad Bahreini.
—Steve Lackmeyer, Oklahoman, 14 Jan. 2026
Since then, organization and its legion of volunteers have demolished over 300 blighted houses, renovated and painted many more and helped to construct over 100 new homes.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Redevelopment is coming for a former industrial site in the Cole neighborhood of Denver after the City Council this week approved a tax incentive for the blighted area.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The premise of the RDA was to redevelop blighted areas, revitalize others and create more affordable housing.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Midwest City is likely to gain control of the blighted Heritage Park Mall within the next few weeks following a pair of recent court rulings issued against owner Ahmad Bahreini.
—Steve Lackmeyer, Oklahoman, 14 Jan. 2026
Since then, organization and its legion of volunteers have demolished over 300 blighted houses, renovated and painted many more and helped to construct over 100 new homes.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Redevelopment is coming for a former industrial site in the Cole neighborhood of Denver after the City Council this week approved a tax incentive for the blighted area.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blighted
Adjective
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Corn that is overcrowded or planted too close together can lead to competition for resources such as water and nutrients, resulting in stunted, smaller, and underdeveloped ears.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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But with the last pre-war shipments of Middle East oil yet to reach their destinations, the second and third-order effects of the crisis — stunted crops and factory blackouts — have yet to hit, Semafor’s business editor argued.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Keep damaged plants moist and apply fertilizer as growth resumes.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tehran province, with more than 50 damaged sites, topped the list in terms of losses, Seyyed Ahmad Alavi said in a message on Telegram.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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The three runners whose chances of victory were ruined — Jess McClain, Emma Grace Hurley and Ednah Kurgat — are now invited to compete at the 2026 World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen in September.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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That passive-aggressive email ruined your mood, but the feedback about your project was pretty accurate.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After a recent arrest in the long-dormant case, some agents say the barrage of threats persist — and not enough is done to protect them.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Following 26 dormant innings to start the season, the Giants had an opportunity to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth against All-Star closer David Bednar.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 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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Not once, not twice, but several times where clearly he has been impaired while driving.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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Legal Consequences and Safety Advice While driving laws vary by state, the FDA notes that operating a vehicle while impaired by medication—prescription or over‑the‑counter—can have similar legal consequences to driving under the influence of alcohol.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The neighbor was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, which included a broken leg.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Later on Friday night, Greene — who suffered a broken leg while trying to make a getaway after allegedly shooting the innocent little girl — was arraigned remotely in Brooklyn Criminal Court from his hospital bed.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some of the bodies were found months after the ceasefire, some on streets or in fields, and in other instances burned or mutilated, the report said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ukrainian towns are filled with countless people who have been disabled and mutilated by the war.—
Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Blighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blighted. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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