nonexistence

Example Sentences

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Its nonexistence is, ironically, the main thing to emerge so far from the document dump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

An SEC spokesperson said the agency doesn’t comment on the existence or nonexistence of a possible investigation.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

But in Alexander, Thomas declared his view that these amendments are in fact narrow to the point of nonexistence, addressing “only matters relating to access to the ballot.”

From Slate • May 23, 2024

Since this plan cannot unfold without us, our nonexistence — to true believers — is inconceivable.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2023

His existence or his nonexistence, it amounts to much the same, on the plane of proof.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin