existing

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She told us that just before the scheduled August move-in date, Fringe told them the existing tenants had refused to leave and bailiffs were needed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

From screwdrivers to weapons, there is no need to reinvent existing tools.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Researchers believe that combining Compound 10 with existing Alzheimer's medications could eventually provide greater benefits and improve quality of life for patients.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

J&J said the Firelink platform is a novel approach to overcome limitations of existing treatments by delivering a highly selective protein degrader to tumor cells, while avoiding healthy cells.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, the existing diners —mostly teens with a sprinkle of middle-aged folks and their kiddos—are rushing to clean up and clear out to make room.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith