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Example Sentences
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But lest anyone confuse him with a mortal, he followed up with a pair of goals to become the tournament’s all-time leading scorer.
From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2026
Some members of her party have pushed Sheinbaum to sever ties with Rocha Moya and other leaders suspected of links to organized crime, lest Morena be tainted by the allegations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Canon ended up giving him another $40 million lest the previous $100 million be lost in bankruptcy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
There are many examples of match officials being placed in harmful situations but with individuals fearful of speaking out lest it exacerbates the situation or causes further alarm to friends, family and colleagues.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Out there in the cool hall, afraid even to wiggle my foot lest they hear me, I wondered if I could ever accept Lightfoot McLendon marrying Hosie Roach.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
