settle down
Example Sentences
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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
The 19-year-old Italian let the race settle down before remorselessly homing in on the Ferrari and blasting past Hamilton on the Hangar Straight on lap eight after strategically saving his battery charge.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 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
She’s racked up hundreds of miles, all of which appear to be in service of one thing: finding a mate to settle down with.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
But we wouldn’t settle down and get boring jobs.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
