mere existence
Example Sentences
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Alcaraz’s game had been enough to win him five Grand Slam tournaments at that point, but the mere existence of the man across the court meant he needed to find another level.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 9, 2025
The suit further alleges that the billionaire “critiqued every aspect of Michaels’ appearance,” and that the mere existence of an ingrown hair would raise Geffen’s ire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025
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
Their mere existence stunted the growth around them.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
