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existential

[eg-zi-sten-shuhl, ek-si-] / ˌɛg zɪˈstɛn ʃəl, ˌɛk sɪ- /


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This, then, became the happiest of “Pulcinellas” for its existential sense of contentment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Shares of Salesforce deepened their record losing streak on Monday as the company continues to grapple with what investors see as an existential risk to its business posed by artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

I just interviewed John Mecklin, editor of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and we talked about existential risks, including nukes.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

A point, or three, against Brazil and nobody needs to contemplate such existential issues.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

As they watched the documentary about the 32,000-year-old cave paintings in France’s Chauvet cave, interwoven with Herzog’s heavily accented existential musings, Travis couldn’t help but wonder what his father would say if he were there.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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