settle
verb (used with object)
to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
will be settling
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future progressiveof settle.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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With a Chiefs defense that ranked 31st in red zone TD% against, I don’t think the Eagles will be settling for field goals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2023
“Heavy rain will be settling in by the afternoon and evening hours on Sunday,” Pullin said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2021
Ms Wright, who has worked at the school for six years, says the main job will be "settling everybody back into learning," as well as giving children the chance to socially interact again.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2021
Justice Amy Coney Barrett will be settling into her new chair, knock on wood, precluding a 4-4 split.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 21, 2020
“It will all go on quite nicely, I am sure, and you will be settling down and marrying, of course.”
From A Question of Marriage by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
