extant

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Yet many musicians long considered the roughly 220 extant cantatas of J.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

What Metcalfe knows of the Blundys’ life together can be gleaned from the 12 extant volumes of Vivien’s journals.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

You could see details in saddles and costumes, and the building were still extant.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024

Anthony Hudson KC, representing NGN, told at a hearing on Wednesday there were "currently 42 extant claims... that follows the recent settlement of Mr Grant's claim".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

He instantly recognized that the bones did not belong to any extant species and hence must be very old.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann