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Existence and the length of time that something exists

existence

noun

the state of being a real or living thing, or of being present in a particular place, time, or situation

lifetime

noun

the length of time that something exists or works

life

noun

the period of time during which something exists or continues

occurrence

noun

the fact of something existing or happening, especially something unexpected and unpleasant

lifespan

noun

the length of time that something continues to exist or to be good enough to use

life expectancy

noun

the length of time that something lasts or remains useful

life cycle

noun

the length of time that something lasts or remains useful

history

noun

the length of time that something has existed

coexistence

noun

a situation in which people live together, or things exist together, at the same time or in the same place

existential

adjective

relating to human existence and experience

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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