Etymology
Origin of settling
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; settle 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The border in the area is porous and poorly demarcated, which contributed to Lebanese nationals settling in Syria and facilitated the smuggling for which the region is known.
From Barron's
These platforms replicate core financial functions—exchanging assets, providing liquidity, settling trades—while claiming exemption from the obligations that accompany those functions elsewhere.
From Barron's
“Seven days seems fair,” said Pa, settling back down.
From Literature
The forces underlying these two trends are driven by a reality settling in across Washington and Beijing.
At the end of a hard day there was nothing I looked forward to more than settling down to hear his stories.
From Literature
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