settle on
Idioms-
Also, settle upon.
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Decide something, as in They finally settled on Bermuda for their vacation . [Second half of 1700s]
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Give property or a title to someone, as in She settled an annuity on her husband . [Mid-1600s]
Example Sentences
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The findings suggest that evolution did not settle on a single universal antiviral strategy.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 30, 2026
The offering is expected to settle on Friday, SpaceX, said, noting that it is subject to closing conditions.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Deschamps said it took time for Olise to settle on the international stage.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
SpaceX is expected to settle on a price for its shares next Thursday and open for trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker “SPCX” next Friday, June 12.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
He could be sitting alone, watching television, and a shadow would settle on him without provocation.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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