settle up
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Think of it as a tax “prenup” with Uncle Sam that you settle up on your terms so the surviving spouse isn’t ambushed by higher rates down the road.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
But for some, when it came time to settle up, Nelson Holdo was full of excuses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
The hawaladars agree to settle up all their transactions between themselves at a later date.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
A big gain in financial stocks helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average settle up 0.7%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also finished higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Osh left the lobsters on the porch and went inside to settle up with Mr. Higgins, the grocer.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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