existence
Example Sentences
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Meursault finds man’s existence absurd, his efforts meaningless.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
But her very existence gave a certain kind of young woman a compelling model of how to be a brasher, less apologetic, more feminist person in the world.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
“Our very existence is political no matter what. Our joy is a problem for a lot of people,” said Reyes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
FC Nantes has disputed "the existence of any wrongdoing" on its part, as well as Cardiff's outlined damages.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
But at the time, even the existence of the recording system was secret.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.