settle in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“It takes at least 45 days to 60 days for somebody to settle in, and by that time they need to get back to school or whatever other obligation they had,” Ben Eli said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
That change took me by surprise, but I thought I took it really well - I really enjoyed my first weeks here and it helped me settle in well.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Deciding to rent first allows you to settle in slowly, let the early enthusiasm pass and put yourself in a position to make clearheaded decisions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
These particles eventually settle in distant and isolated locations.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
The animals, finally fed and watered, settle in for the night.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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