preexisting

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"Those who are starting at the lowest level appear to have the most opportunity for growth and may be coming in with more preexisting concerns," Cook said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

Before the Affordable Care Act took effect in 2014, insurers in the individual market could refuse coverage to people with serious preexisting conditions or those working in high-risk occupations.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 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

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

But the most likely case is that interstellar communication will be a kind of palimpsest, like the palimpsests of ancient writers short of papyrus or stone who superimposed their messages on top of preexisting messages.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan