settle down
Example Sentences
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"All I wanted was for her to genuinely settle down and live with us," he told us.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
They then relocated to Texas a few months after lockdown—explaining at the time that they realized they wanted to settle down in a place where their kids could spend more time in nature.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
A decade later, it’s hard to believe someone wrote that with a straight face, especially as polls show that men are more eager than women to settle down and build families.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
Once the current tariff negotiations settle down, she said, “the rules-of-origin discussions could prove to be the next battleground on the trade front.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
“Now, class, please settle down and join me at the table,” Mama calls politely, her hijab slightly askew, sweat shining on her forehead.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
