existential
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The Rio Grande’s decline poses an existential threat to the town of Elephant Butte and nearby farms, where life revolves around the reservoir.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
I think that’s more about the general existential feeling of helplessness in the face of things that are happening in the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
To some extent, broadcasters used to see copyright theft as a cost of doing business: irritating and expensive, but not an existential threat.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
One trend indicated on this second list is a week of recovery for companies involved with providing financial information, which some investors believe face existential threats from AI.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Volpe began to dabble in somewhat edgier fare, beginning with Pippin, a dark and existential musical inspired by the story of Charlemagne’s rebellious son.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
Vocabulary lists containing existential
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King, Jr. (1963)
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