extant
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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
What Metcalfe knows of the Blundys’ life together can be gleaned from the 12 extant volumes of Vivien’s journals.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025
According to the Department of Business and Trade, 161 of the extant licences relate to military products.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
You could see details in saddles and costumes, and the building were still extant.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024
He instantly recognized that the bones did not belong to any extant species and hence must be very old.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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