Other Word Forms
- preexistence noun
- preexistent adjective
Etymology
Origin of preexist
Example Sentences
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DHS pulled into its structure several preexisting agencies, such as the Coast Guard, which continued to perform their traditional missions.
From Salon
As for Summers, who is pregnant, she said the incident has “triggered preexisting serious health issues.”
From Los Angeles Times
Before it took effect in 2014, insurance companies in many states could deny coverage for preexisting conditions.
From Los Angeles Times
Travel insurance can get expensive in your 80s with preexisting conditions like diabetes or heart disease.
From MarketWatch
Carvalho said fears in immigrant communities “are now exacerbating preexisting factors that were already driving statewide enrollment declines — including falling birth rates, rising housing costs and broader economic pressures.”
From Los Angeles Times
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