settle in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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But something happens when you settle in, even to a place that’s on nobody’s bucket list.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
He gets just over a week to settle in, with Apple holding its annual iPhone event on September 9, where it is expected to unveil its first foldable handset.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
It was a nice invitation to settle in for alfresco Beethoven.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
After a few days, Lee started to settle in, proudly recounting how she handled distributing a series of checks on her own when her trainer was out of the office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
We find side-by-side seats on the train and settle in.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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