How to Use let in a Sentence

let

verb
  • Simply slip it on and let the device do the rest of the work.
    — Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Don’t let that deter you from putting out a bit for the birds.
    — cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Present the work of art and let the painting speak for itself.
    — Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Don’t let toxic stress get in the way of keeping sharp.
    — Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN, 27 Dec. 2022
  • When ready to bake, let the scones sit on the counter while the oven preheats, then glaze with the egg wash and bake.
    — Olga Massov, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
  • So don’t let anyone tell you that getting the measles is not a big deal.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The keyhole racerback and loose hem both let the breeze flow through.
    — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
  • See the look here: Rodrigo refuses to let the best and the worst of ’00s trends live in the past.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2023
  • The couple let fans in on the heartfelt moment by sharing a video of them hearing the news over the phone.
    — Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Serve them as a side to garlicky shrimp or let guests enjoy them one by one.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 July 2023
  • The Jayhawks need to come out strong, sustain it, and not let the crowd influence the game.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The Michigan Wolverines have landed in the desert, let bowl week begin.
    — Andrew Hammond, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2022
  • After the show, the Echoplex staff empties out the venue, letting only those fans who spent $100 for a meet-and-greet linger.
    — Jaime Falcón, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
  • On Facebook, the lodge let concerned locals know that the place was still standing.
    — Mackenzie Maysstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Remove from oven, and let potato stacks stand in pan 3 to 5 minutes.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • But for this weekend, let the hunger games to procure a copy begin.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
  • His first wife, the actress Norma Brustein, died just after he was let go from Yale.
    — Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Her style, precise and wistful, let in breezes from a mature world.
    — Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2022
  • Next, hot glue 12 black chopsticks, evenly spaced, to the center of the metal circle with a good amount of hot glue and let dry.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The other key to his outing was letting the first inning go.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2023
  • This is a highly durable shoe built with Gore-tex Surround, which lets the membrane adapt to the flexion and contours of the footwear.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Paris Hilton is letting her son Phoenix Barron play in a galaxy far, far away!
    — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Heat over medium-high heat and let thicken for about 5 minutes.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Google isn’t about to let Microsoft or anyone else make a swipe for its search crown without a fight.
    — WIRED, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to a medium bowl of ice water and let cool 10 minutes.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Make invitations clear, and let people choose what fits comfortably.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Okay, let’s see what else is in the mystery box this week.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Place a leprechaun hat on your pet's head and let your child know a leprechaun did it.
    — Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
  • He was let go later that spring as the deportation process continued.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Don’t let clutter and little messes get the best of your weekend.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026

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