existential

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This routine begins to unravel into a quest for identity and existential meaning when Y is hired to compose a new patriotic anthem.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

While acknowledging the quantum threats are real, Rasmussen said he remains confident that the risk will “be addressed in due time before it becomes an existential threat for crypto.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"I don't think any of the social media services can afford to pay $6m per injured user," he added - saying he views the social media addiction cases as a potentially existential threat.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Card club operators said the ban is an existential threat for the industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“Quite an existential dilemma that parrot has put us all in,” Mom says, smiling at him.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson