great but weakening building
definitions
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A large, impressive structure that is losing its structural integrity, stability, or strength.fr: Grand bâtiment s'affaiblissant
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A powerful organization, institution, or system that is experiencing decline, instability, or loss of influence.fr: Grande institution déclinante
examples
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The engineers worked tirelessly to repair the great but weakening building.
Les ingénieurs ont travaillé sans relâche pour réparer le grand bâtiment qui s'affaiblit.
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She was like a strong pillar holding up a great but weakening building.
Elle était comme un pilier solide soutenant une grande institution déclinante.