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extant

[ek-stuhnt, ik-stant] / ˈɛk stənt, ɪkˈstænt /


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One extant copy belonged to George Washington, who received it in New York, where he was preparing for a British attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Five more projects that were realized are no longer extant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

You could see details in saddles and costumes, and the building were still extant.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024

Anthony Hudson KC, representing NGN, told at a hearing on Wednesday there were "currently 42 extant claims... that follows the recent settlement of Mr Grant's claim".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

“Go soak it. If the situation becomes desperate, I recommend you avail yourself of the numerous solvent formulae extant in Celum Tinture. Chapter thirteen, I believe.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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