existing

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His plan involved ordering hundreds of bigger jets from Boeing and Airbus, dumping many of United’s smallest regional jets and revamping the airline’s existing fleet with seatback screens, power ports and more spacious overhead bins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

It’s equivalent to Spain’s entire existing solar capacity, according to Ember analyst Euan Graham.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“Medical operators may benefit from clearer federal alignment, while nonmedical businesses remain subject to existing Schedule I treatment and its associated constraints,” Stettner said in a statement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

"But voters obviously care about the quality of existing stuff. How do you move from a debate about new things to making sure that the things you currently get are up to scratch?"

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It’s just random noise, not words, because how can two people communicate if they’re actually existing in completely different worlds?

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña