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existence

[ig-zis-tuhns] / ɪgˈzɪs təns /


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One particularly odd branch of this element of British culture is the longtime existence of joke political candidates, even whole political parties.

From Slate Aug. 12, 2026

Even so, combining CT data from several specimens, including the only two complete skulls in existence, allows scientists to move beyond centuries of speculation and make more evidence-based interpretations of the bird's biology.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

The existence of Al-Marimi's alleged confession was first revealed in 2020 when the US government announced it was charging him over the bombing.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

How seriously to take the historical existence of cat pianos, according to the authors, is an open question.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

As she hummed a long, silvery wand flickered into existence in her hand, and she pointed it at the genie.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

The seventh episode reveals she’s being dropped into an assortment of existences and innie personas while her outie is trapped in a sterile Lumon dormitory.

From Salon Mar. 19, 2025

Sold as the ultimate work-life balance, the firm's brain microchip procedure splits a person's consciousness and memory into dual existences.

From BBC Jan. 17, 2025

We have given the keys to our once-private analog existences over to the wealthiest companies in human history.

From Slate Sep. 22, 2024

Which even the military ended because it called on gay people to deny or hide their existences.

From Seattle Times May 8, 2024

Did the birds’ insignificant little existences have any meaning at all?

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen




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