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existential

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


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For OpenAI, going public is imperative, perhaps existential.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

"For optical astronomy, this is an existential threat, and we hope that the regulators will share that view."

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Throughout the nation’s history, that existential fear has inspired efforts to declare the U.S. a Christian nation.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

"This is an existential threat to our health service," Farren said.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

He maintained, for example, at one time that all existential propositions are meaningless.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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