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

Some policies even include annual limits, exclusions for preexisting conditions or breed-specific issues, and premiums can increase as your dog gets older.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Most producers have preexisting contracts with plastic suppliers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

It was built precisely at the site of the ferry terminal, both because the city owned the land and because major thoroughfares were already converging on the preexisting ferry service.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan