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
UBS remained expects 10-year Treasury yields to test higher levels in 2026 before settling below current spot levels next year, but projects better performance from Bunds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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
Pochettino ran the March training camp like an audition rather than settling on a starting 11 and trying to win games.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
“Haven’t seen you much. How are you and your mom settling in?”
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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