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had settled

  • past perfect
    of settle.
    settle
    verb (used with object)
    to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).

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The pop star and “Wicked” actor added context during a concert on Monday, telling attendees that she had settled on this course of action “a long time ago” while in “a thoughtful and empowered place.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

By the close of trading on August 5, VIX had settled in near 16 once again.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

Last January, the SEC announced it had settled charges against McMahon alleging he had violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose a pair of settlement agreements to WWE worth $10.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing earlier this month for a closely watched summit, during which Trump said the two sides had settled "a lot of different problems".

From Barron's ● May 30, 2026

As he started walking to the trees, he was already thinking of ways he could reach out to Toby once all the tempers had settled.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss