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- nonexistent adjective
Etymology
Origin of nonexistence
Example Sentences
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Its nonexistence is, ironically, the main thing to emerge so far from the document dump.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
An SEC spokesperson said the agency doesn’t comment on the existence or nonexistence of a possible investigation.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
But in Alexander, Thomas declared his view that these amendments are in fact narrow to the point of nonexistence, addressing “only matters relating to access to the ballot.”
From Slate • May 23, 2024
Since this plan cannot unfold without us, our nonexistence — to true believers — is inconceivable.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2023
I had not settled in my mind whether I believed in God or not; His existence or nonexistence never worried me.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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