Example Sentences

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A period of dreary, windy, cool weather is settling across Southern California this week, as a cold system from the Pacific Northwest moves south.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The SEC is settling a lawsuit against Elon Musk over his late disclosure of Twitter shares, with his family trust paying a $1.5 million fine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

But former Manchester United forward Lingard, who joined Corinthians after leaving FC Seoul, is settling in well.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

With the drama in the rear-view mirror, here's how the dust is settling.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

“Would you like to take the book out?” asks the librarian, a scholarly looking man who is settling down in his chair to work.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George