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Used with adverbs:
"
They argued about whether aliens actually exist."
(actually, really, truly)
"
Few pandas still exist in the wild."
(still, currently)
"
I think something like that already exists."
(already)
"
Dinosaurs no longer exist."
(no longer)
"
It seems like that company only exists to hurt people."
(only, solely)
Used with verbs:
"
In just a few years, wild tigers may cease to exist."
(cease to)
"
These creatures appear to exist only in this spot."
(appear to, be + believed to, be + known to)
"
Many buildings will continue to exist long after being abandoned."
(continue to)
Used with nouns:
"
We are investigating if alternatives exist."
(alternatives)
"
Many problems exist in his proposal."
(problems, challenges, discrepancies)
"
These traditions exist for a reason."
(traditions, customs, laws, rules)
"
A lot of controversy exists surrounding her claim."
(controversy, disagreement, suspicion, doubt, uncertainty)
"
Tension exists between the two former friends."
(tension)
"
The possibility exists for his claim to be true."
(possibility, evidence)
"
Many opportunities exist for hardworking people."
(opportunities, chances, jobs, careers)
"
The technology needed for this project does not exist."
(technology)
"
A great deal of similarity exists between the two."
(similarity, difference, distinction)
"
No explanation exists to justify his actions."
(explanation, reason)
