Existed

The ancient language existed for centuries before it became extinct.

Despite never having seen snow, the child existed in a world of winter wonderland in his dreams.

The vibrant colors existed in the artist's palette.

The mythical creatures existed in folklore and legends.

The bird existed as a rare species in that region.

My great-grandparents existed during World War II.

The feeling of hopelessness existed in the hearts of the war-torn refugees.

The ancient civilization that once existed in this area left behind fascinating ruins.

The majestic mountains existed before human civilization.

Despite the passage of time, the memories of their shared experiences existed vividly in her mind.

The tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving existed long before the United States became a nation.