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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Roman’s expansive surveys will help scientists look at dark energy’s evolution with even more clarity, hopefully settling whether or not it’s constant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
According to my friend, the lawyer seemed focused on settling the case quickly rather than addressing his ongoing condition.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
This takes into account Tests with such ball-by-ball data where we've had four balls, five balls and eight balls in an over and now finally settling to the standard six.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
So Parsons conducted an extensive global search before settling on Alexander Straus, who had won three straight Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
He was just settling himself to begin when the clock struck six, whereupon he laboured to get up, and said:—
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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