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
Gold edged higher, settling up for a second-consecutive session, while silver fell 1.1%, down for three consecutive sessions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Redick credited the 21-year-old with settling the team with a pull-up jumper with 3:55 to go in the game, which was the second this season LeBron and Bronny played together.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
Industrial stocks’ External link rising star has faltered, thanks to soaring oil prices, inflation fears, and a general malaise settling over the markets amid war in the Middle East.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
He flips the book open again, the pages fluttering and settling.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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