existential

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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

For Musk, that means latching on to one or two existential issues and riding them week after week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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

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