as in is
to have life
a love that was as great as any that ever did subsist
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Not every county is on board, but there is now a push to expand it statewide.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026 -
During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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And in his embrace of intellectual humility, Grace lives up to his name.—
Deana L. Weibel,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Military experts warn seizing the island would risk American soldiers’ lives without guaranteeing victory, citing Iran’s proximity and advanced weaponry.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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That experience introduced mo‘o—continuity, succession—as a guiding thread for the triennial, reminding me that everything exists in relation and within long lineages of care.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Demand for catalytic converters and other industrial uses already exists in the current manufacturing system.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Subsists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsists. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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