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existential

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


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“Autonomous vehicles and particularly autonomous heavy trucks are an existential threat to driving jobs,” Finn said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

What price can you put on existential loneliness, though?

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

It all prompted a kind of deeply existential question: If this is how we now treat a onetime pandemic hero, what will happen the next time we face a similar public health crisis?

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

The four-time champion has been facing existential questions this year about his future in Formula 1.

From BBC Aug. 20, 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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