existing
Example Sentences
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"Looking at the highest risk population, those with existing cardiovascular disease, these protective effects might be even greater than among the general public."
From Science Daily
The therapy also boosted the number of existing T cells in the brain, suggesting that it strengthens the body's own immune defenses rather than relying solely on new immune activity.
From Science Daily
When the bacterium entered the bloodstream, it significantly boosted the growth and spread of existing tumors.
From Science Daily
On Wednesday, Downing Street sources highlighted the possibility of introducing "transitional arrangements" which could potentially reduce the 10-year wait for some existing migrants.
From BBC
The deal, however, faced significant legal challenges, most significantly existing laws that limit the percentage of the American viewing audience that any one company is allowed to reach.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.