settle
verb (used with object)
to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
was settling
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past progressiveof settle.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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As I was settling into my suite, a flight attendant dropped by with a tray of beverages, including sparkling wine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Not to surveil, but to see how well he was settling in and to offer helpful tips.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2024
Ahead of a final hearing, Hackney Council accepted its consultation materials were "not sufficiently clear" and, following advice from lawyers, said it was "settling by consent".
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2024
It was Thursday afternoon, and Justice Elena Kagan was settling in for a public conversation at the Library of Congress.
From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
Mama was settling Merry in her high chair, and Merry spotted me first.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
