Naturally, I opined that a taxpayer would be foolish not to make this election, lest they be forced to include more gain in net investment income than necessary in future years.

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But farmers are worried that the ramifications could go much further, and some mining companies have given warning that they are reluctant to make new investments, lest they be affected by aboriginal land claims.

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And he doesn't make public pronouncements or market calls, lest he "agitate" his clients.

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Foreign carmakers are reluctant to make too much of a fuss, lest they be excluded from a fast-growing market or generate unwelcome negative publicity.

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Microsoft, in its usual grinch spirit, uses this birthday as another occasion to remind us that businesses should make the move to Windows 7 today, lest they still be using XP when support ends on April 8, 2014.

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The casting is then covered in chocolate to make a confection that must be eaten whole, lest the encased liquid come dribbling out.

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And, as in any convertible, it will make you think twice about wearing a baseball cap, lest it gets whipped off your skull at speed.

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