mere existence
Example Sentences
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Alcaraz’s game had been enough to win him five Grand Slam tournaments at that point, but the mere existence of the man across the court meant he needed to find another level.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 9, 2025
The suit further alleges that the billionaire “critiqued every aspect of Michaels’ appearance,” and that the mere existence of an ingrown hair would raise Geffen’s ire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025
At the time of the trial Amnesty International condemned what it called the UAE’s “extreme reaction to the mere existence of a public protest” on its soil.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2024
Often, employers don’t care about the details of an incident—the mere existence of the conviction is enough to make an employer choose a different candidate.
From Slate • Aug. 16, 2024
He expected nothing from me; my mere existence was enough.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
