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existential

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


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Farley has long been vocal on the existential threat posed by Chinese, simultaneously admiring their automotive prowess and warning they would upend the U.S. market if allowed in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Retaining control of Hormuz is "existential, it's life or death," both as a long-term security guarantee and a crucial source of funding for post‑war reconstruction, he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Even my own feelings for those motorized metal coolers are fueled by existential disappointment as much as personal irritation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

No, the opposition toward the candidate is viciously intense, shockingly manifold, and wide-ranging to the point of sounding almost existential.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

I pantomime excellent health, existential angst, regret, and an enormous sense of loss, all via a single nod.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon




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