settle in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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He moved to Real Madrid in 1999 but struggled to settle in Spain and re-signed for PSG in 2000.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The exiled king found an unlikely guardian in Gen. Francisco Franco, who allowed him to settle in Spain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
More retirees are seeking to settle in another country.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
The analyst believes a Tesla and SpaceX merger likely will happen in the next 18 months, giving time for SpaceX to integrate the recent xAI merger and settle in as a public company.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
The animals, finally fed and watered, settle in for the night.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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