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
These patterns, Franz explains, reflect how moments meant for change can also amplify existing risk factors if support is not in place.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Neither the visa bonds nor the entry suspension apply to existing visa holders already in the United States.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
To get a few quotes, one of the first steps is to review your existing insurance.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Today, Urban Communities barely exists.
—Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Neither the visa bonds nor the entry suspension apply to existing visa holders already in the United States.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
To get a few quotes, one of the first steps is to review your existing insurance.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Today, Urban Communities barely exists.
—Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Monroe, who was living with a friend of her mother's at the time, reportedly wed her then-boyfriend to avoid going into foster care, Dougherty told UPI in February 1990.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gap UltraSoft Denim Swing Chore Jacket The ultimate fall jacket lives somewhere between a barn coat and classic denim, and the Gap UltraSoft Denim Swing Chore Jacket hits that sweet spot.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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There are scientific and sound studies to back up OneSkin’s Peptide Age Reversal Moisturizer’s claims, but shopper testimonies, too—between the brand’s website and Amazon, this has 5,000 five-star ratings.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mayor Quinton Lucas said there is an urgency for the completion of a permanent municipal jail.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Exist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exist. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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