- present participle of settle.
Etymology
Origin of settling
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at settle 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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After settling for another bronze in the 50m he said "nothing makes sense", and although his time improved to 59.10secs in Paris, it was only good enough for fifth.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
At this month’s meeting, the Riksbank could highlight Sweden’s growth resilience and the risk of inflation settling above target, J.P.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The ancestors of Indigenous Andeans already possessed different numbers of AMY1 copies before settling in the highlands and domesticating potatoes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Rather than leave the Westlake neighborhood, the owners spent months fundraising and searching for another location before settling on 1403 W. 3rd St., about a half-mile from the original location.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
MacArthur's replacement, General Matthew Ridgway, managed to turn the tide against the enemy, with both sides settling once again along the 38th parallel.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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