preexisting

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But when the researchers took into account confounding factors such as a family history of neurodevelopmental disorders or mothers’ preexisting mental health conditions, the correlation disappeared.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The upheaval fed into Venezuela's preexisting isolation, with most major international airlines having already halted connections to the country given the government's enormous unpaid debt.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

DHS pulled into its structure several preexisting agencies, such as the Coast Guard, which continued to perform their traditional missions.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

I counted preexisting security cameras as I went: three on a large gray tower on the west side of the parkway.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2025

Two: There was a cult entirely dedicated to discussing preexisting conspiracy theories and determining if they were true.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia