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existential

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


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Ultimately, it’s a microcosm of a larger battle playing out across Southern California as cities ask existential questions in an effort to solve the housing crunch.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Ms. Day conveys Gelsomina’s strange existential awakening with a mix of narrative strategies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Personalities aside, there's the more existential question of whether the BBC even needs a new talk series, when there are now hundreds of other platforms where celebrities can go to promote their product.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Following the diplomatic back-and-forth about a potentially existential subject could tire anyone out, so spend the rest of your night doing something else!

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

Given the existential threat posed by a German bomb, few harbored any qualms about the Allies using theirs first.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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