existed

past tense of exist

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Recent Examples of existed The culture already existed before the film, but ‘Twister’ changed the way people thought of themselves as storm chasers. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025 The desert dunes responsible for the rock formations in the area existed 140 million years ago, according to the National Park Service. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 This species is considered the largest snake to have ever existed, reaching lengths of up to 42 feet and weighing over a ton. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Of note, the directors of episodes 8 and 9 are Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, who did episode 1 (which again, may not have existed at all before the rework), but directed none of the other ones. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 In reality, no such pitcher existed. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025 Ordinary objects—like Fischer’s desk or Hatch’s couch—give life to the rich personal stories that existed beneath national narratives of dilapidation, violence and poverty. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025 On the next corner over, a Postal Service van might be delivering mail to the addresses that still existed, while a gardener watered the lawn. Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 For disability, an 11-month extension may be available if the disability existed during the first 60 days of COBRA and lasts until the end of the 18-month period. Cyrus Purnell, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

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