Etymology
Origin of settling
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; settle 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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After repeated legal challenges, the Supreme Court allowed the Election Commission to proceed with the April polls without settling all disputes over the deletions.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
She’s not as concerned with settling differences as with understanding the thoughts and emotions animating the clashes of her divergent characters.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
On Wednesday, both benchmarks tumbled sharply, with WTI settling down 16% and Brent settling down 13% following news of the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Oil prices rose, with U.S. crude futures settling 0.8% higher at $112.41 a barrel, the highest closing price since June 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
"Here!" she says, settling down in a patch of shade cast by a wall at the corner of two busy roads.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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