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Lest

/lˈɛst/
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(conj) For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.

Beware lest you should miss the train.
Take this umbrella with you lest you should get wet and catch cold.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We should leave early ____ we get stuck in the heavy evening traffic and miss the start of the concert tonight.

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