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Examples of “lest” in a Sentence

3 example sentences showing how to use lest, grouped by meaning.

conj Used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.

  • She kept quiet lest she reveal the surprise.
  • Take an umbrella, lest it rain later.
  • He double-checked the lock lest anyone should wander in during the night.