preexisting

Example Sentences

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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

I’m a 56-year-old male earning $198,000 a year with no preexisting conditions.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 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

Two: There was a cult entirely dedicated to discussing preexisting conspiracy theories and determining if they were true.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia