mere existence
Example Sentences
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“For as long as I can remember my mere existence has made people hate my guts,” McAfee wrote in an X post announcing the project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The mere existence of a credible nuclear force prevents adversaries from contemplating attacks they would otherwise consider.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
And yet its mere existence, at the geographical center of such a devastating history, told me to go inside.
From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2024
A book's mere existence can make you feel guilty.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2024
He expected nothing from me; my mere existence was enough.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
