existing

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Last September, Thomas asserted that existing court decisions are not “the gospel” and that they may be based on “something somebody dreamt up and others went along with.”

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

It said no personal details would be taken and existing processes for deliberate fare evasion or non-payment remain unchanged.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Under the new rules, existing curbs on cross-border transfers will extend beyond goods and data to include the export of services through sending technical experts abroad or carrying out training overseas.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

“The people of Altadena are demanding protection from speculators who are buying land from distressed fire survivors and trying to exploit the intent of existing laws,” Pérez said in a statement announcing the legislation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Similar limitations on the resources accessible to existing human technology prevail in the regions of the world recently occupied by other bands.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond