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Then write "less that the" if you prefer not to use the contraction.

• monocasa 1y ago
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  • felixfurtak 1y ago
    > The way I've used it is fine No it's not. Here is the AI summary of why it isn't. Breakdown of the Error Less is used for uncountable quantities (e.g., "less water," "less time," "less anger"). Lest is a conjunction that means "for fear that" or "to avoid the possibility of." This is precisely the meaning the writer intends. Here are a few ways to write the sentence correctly, depending on the desired level of formality: Direct Correction (Best for preserving the original tone): "Had to find some way to use 'AI' in a press release, lest the stock gods get angry and vengeful." Slightly More Formal: "We had to find some way to use 'AI' in a press release for fear that the stock gods would get angry and vengeful." Using "or" (Common modern alternative): "Had to find some way to use 'AI' in a press release, or the stock gods will get angry and vengeful."
    • balaclava9 1y ago
      It’s nice to hear someone using English correctly.
    • tines 1y ago
      Your AI explanation offers nothing in the way of why it's not fine. It just asserts that it's not fine. I agree with the AI, but your summary is wrong.
  • qotgalaxy 1y ago
    It's not fine, take the loss and learn.