existence
Example Sentences
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The mere existence of a credible nuclear force prevents adversaries from contemplating attacks they would otherwise consider.
A divorce set the stage for an unusual contrasting existence for the would-be governor, offering him brief exposures to the wealth and power of the Gettys through his dad.
From Los Angeles Times
But questions remain about Greenland's actual resources, with the existence and size of the deposits still to be confirmed.
From Barron's
All three have since recalled destroying or throwing out the family's belongings - from furniture to photo albums - in an attempt to cancel their father's existence.
From BBC
These interactions between techne and themis produced a new understanding of human existence.
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