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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

But often the big issues they seemed to be grappling with reflected deeper, much more existential questions.

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

As they watched the documentary about the 32,000-year-old cave paintings in France’s Chauvet cave, interwoven with Herzog’s heavily accented existential musings, Travis couldn’t help but wonder what his father would say if he were there.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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