Etymology
Origin of settling
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; settle 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, both benchmarks tumbled sharply, with WTI settling down 16% and Brent settling down 13% following news of the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Gold edged higher, settling up for a second-consecutive session, while silver fell 1.1%, down for three consecutive sessions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
I would stand in our kitchen at dusk, the marine layer settling in, peaceful as I loaded the dishwasher in a life I hadn’t necessarily seen for myself.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
But for now Carr is looking forward to settling in to his palatial new home, which has 17 bedrooms, 160 acres of land - and one other unique feature.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
“I know for a fact that is not true,” Tara says, settling into the chair opposite, though her gaze continues to wander around the room.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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