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existential

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


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"We pulled New York City back from an existential fiscal break."

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Those in the industry who most fear what artificial superintelligence could bring have told the Trump administration that talks with China are an existential necessity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“People are treating this like some existential threat,” Sacks said recently on a “All-In” podcast, which he co-hosts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

What looked close to an existential crisis in late March had become manageable by mid-April.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Is he saying the right things, or is he letting all his doubt and existential angst shine through?

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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