exist
Example Sentences
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Always in each other’s line of sight, always negotiating space that didn’t exist.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
It does not, for example, permit wall hangings that don’t actually exist.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
"The instrumentation we needed doesn't exist in most places," Cathy said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
Newman said the class action was not about arguing Rightmove should not exist, as it has "an important function in the property market".
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Often I nearly get lost by going up rivers that aren’t there, following lights that do not exist.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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