- present participle of settle.
Etymology
Origin of settling
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at settle 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Some of these are contracted overseas, while others are seemingly settling in for the long haul.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
After settling for another bronze in the 50m he said "nothing makes sense", and although his time improved to 59.10secs in Paris, it was only good enough for fifth.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Liberty Mutual worked with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, reviewing six characters and over 160 ad concepts, before settling on the final fuzz ball, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The ancestors of Indigenous Andeans already possessed different numbers of AMY1 copies before settling in the highlands and domesticating potatoes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
The dove swoops back down to Celia, settling gently on her outstretched hand.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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