pre-existing
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The researchers adjusted for factors that might affect the findings, including age, sex, ethnicity, pre-existing conditions, use of other medications, and body mass index.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
To do this, campaigns have leaned on both digital ads and phonebanking, as well as pre-existing political relationships.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
An extra £15 million will be allocated to the pre-existing Music Growth Package, which is intended to help emerging artists break through at home and internationally.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Kalshi’s spokeswoman said that even if a user flags an issue, the platform conducts reviews based purely on its established, pre-existing rules.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Telescopes and microscopes depended on pre-existing techniques for making lenses, and thermometers and barometers depended on pre-existing techniques for blowing glass.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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