nonexistence

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California, a historic leader in technology and life sciences, risks becoming the jurisdiction where tomorrow’s cures are litigated into nonexistence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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

The asphalt in the parking lot is dark and gleaming, its white paint strips faded almost to the point of nonexistence.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day