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Example Sentences

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In both cases, the outside world was careful not to investigate what was taking place, lest it be forced to act.

From The Wall Street Journal

And, lest we forget, it was only halftime.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lest that scene mislead you, a clarification.

From Los Angeles Times

But lest we forget, gold prices were $2,893 a year ago, so they’ve also risen a lot in the last 12 months.

From MarketWatch

As her kids struggle to hold back their reactions, lest she swing back the other way, her husband just wants to go to Red Robin for his birthday scoop.

From Los Angeles Times