preexisting

Example Sentences

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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

This system is not perfect, but past presidents have largely respected the preexisting makeup of immigration courts when they enter office, appointing more immigration judges of their own choosing throughout their term.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 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

Before it took effect in 2014, insurance companies in many states could deny coverage for preexisting conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

This is much overused by powers that wannabe. preexisting condition.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner