settling

[set-ling, -l-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that settles. settle.

2. Usually settlings. sediment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of settling¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; settle ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

As fighting neared, the family moved from place to place, settling each time in a flimsy tent only to be forced to pack up and flee again.

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Fans have long tried to decode Swift's lyrics, and work out who she is settling scores with.

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But she also believes the county shares the blame for settling the cases prematurely.

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Adding to recent tensions are thousands of Russians and Ukrainians who have been settling down in Bali after fleeing the war.

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He has sued the New York Times and Wall Street Journal for billions of dollars, after settling suits with both ABC News and CBS News.

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