Etymology
Origin of settling
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; settle 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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"As with the 37 NGOs banned from working in Gaza, it feels like we're in a dynamic of settling scores," said Lemire, who is trying to have the ban revoked.
From Barron's
They finally let him rush back to his table, settling in just before his name was called.
From Los Angeles Times
Parts of the financial market linked to hard assets and tangible items appear to be settling into what could become a prolonged boom.
Diane Livingston, an IT manager for a pharmaceutical company who lives in Eagleville, Pa., long dreamed of settling in Florida in her later years.
Some fear that settling the cases could keep further details about the allegations from coming out and potentially allow tech companies to avoid public accountability.
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