existed

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If approved, the policy would introduce consistent standards across the county for the first time, replacing a mix of approaches that existed before the council was created in 2023, a council spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The concept of eating rice and lentils has existed for centuries — and it’s certainly not exclusive to khichuri.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Researchers had previously found shuvosaur fossils from older and younger rock layers in the region, suggesting that additional species likely existed in between.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

But in July 2025, as Trump faced questions about his relationship with Epstein, whom he knew socially, the Justice Department closed its investigation into Epstein’s alleged crimes and said no such client list existed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

It existed in a way that couldn’t be measured.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn