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lest [lest] CONJ liter

1. lest (for fear that):

lest

temendo que +subj

2. lest (if):

lest

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The situation screamed for government oversight of lending institutions, lest the banks lend to unfit borrowers. en.wikipedia.org

All parts of the workpiece must be kept at similar temperatures lest they shatter. en.wikipedia.org

The limited-edition micro-cassette format is designed for usage in telephone answering machines lest the unanswered cries from the extended play not be heard by listeners. en.wikipedia.org

The explanation was rich in locker room vernacular lest there was any ambiguity in his position. en.wikipedia.org

Lest there be any misunderstanding, the interference pattern does disappear when the photons are so marked. en.wikipedia.org

But they kept their faith secret lest it hurt their father. en.wikipedia.org

And enjoined that they shall not go in to see the holy things as they are being covered, lest they die. en.wikipedia.org

Wet-type photocopiers are actually unsuitable for field missions because they must not be tilted lest the highly toxic transfer liquid spills out. en.wikipedia.org

So, please, read your lease well lest you end up renting from a bunch of dogs! en.wikipedia.org

Players must take care in acquiring certain items over the course of the journey, lest they be stymied by an inescapable trap. en.wikipedia.org

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