settle for
Example Sentences
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Entry-level job postings have fallen by almost 30%, so Gen Z talent is more likely to settle for opportunities that don’t align with their long-term ambitions, the World Economic Forum says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
In the gym, seeing how massive a pro athlete is drives McBean to never settle for being ordinary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
He has won gold in his past 12 European finals on the track since 2019, when he had to settle for indoor 1500m silver - his only defeat in a European track final.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Even the Cboe options, which settle for cash on their last day, are still options on the VIX futures until the day the options expire.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Indeed. But I’ll have to settle for you.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
