Example Sentences

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But my husband was settling into his teaching career, and moving wasn’t an option, so I decided not to bring unwanted pressure on my children by complaining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Not to surveil, but to see how well he was settling in and to offer helpful tips.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

Gabe Vincent was settling in to his new reality this summer when laundry day hit him with a reminder that things were about to change.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Mr Sherborne asked Mr Vickers if he "would want to know why" the paper was settling, he responded "only in the broadest sense".

From BBC • May 25, 2023

I could tell from his voice that Father was settling deeper into his chair.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel