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settle in

British

verb

(adverb) to become or help to become adapted to and at ease in a new home, environment, etc

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When Alvaro Arbeloa took over as Real Madrid's head coach in January, there was little time to settle in.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Cooler conditions are likely to settle in early this week, with another warm and dry spell expected Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

After entering the body, the parasite can spread to multiple organs and eventually settle in the brain, where it can remain for life.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Inside, the dining room is light, modern, and airy—an easy place to settle in and feast.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

I feel the weight of Lucy’s cat, Riot, settle in on top of my feet.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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