as in to live
to have life
strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
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Recent Examples of exist
Center Court and the Grandstand (existing) Both existing structures − which stand as the tallest and largest buildings on site − received upgrades ahead of the 2024 tournament, including brand-new seating.
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Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
Critics worry that layering new fees atop existing permits and reservations could erode local spending, a broader issue echoed in other destinations responding to rising overtourism through taxes and regulation.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
The models that create music are trained off of datasets of existing music to understand patterns and structure in songs.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 7 Aug. 2025
The location also had an existing exterior square outside where a gigantic birdcage was brought in as part of the storyline.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
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Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
Critics worry that layering new fees atop existing permits and reservations could erode local spending, a broader issue echoed in other destinations responding to rising overtourism through taxes and regulation.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
The models that create music are trained off of datasets of existing music to understand patterns and structure in songs.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 7 Aug. 2025
The location also had an existing exterior square outside where a gigantic birdcage was brought in as part of the storyline.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
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As a native of the Philippines who has lived and worked across Asia, Europe, Mexico, Canada and the U.S., Remoreras credits global exposure with shaping his leadership philosophy.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Wrestling enthusiasts will also be pleased to hear that live WWE events, including SummerSlam and WrestleMania, will begin streaming on ESPN in 2026; Peacock has been their streaming home for the past five years through a deal with NBCUniversal.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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This is undoubtedly one of the most baffling mysteries of all time, and there is a purist sense of absolute joy and satisfaction in solving it.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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There are still numerous pending investigations and lawsuits against tech companies that the Trump administration hasn't ended, at least not yet.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Exist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exist. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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