settle down
Example Sentences
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He felt the skunk scratch and turn and then settle down to sleep.
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I set down the heavy sack, settled down under an old oak tree, and closed my eyes to think.
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He shook as much water off it as he could, then settled down to watch over the egg.
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They circled until the ripples disappeared, then came back and settled down.
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Finally, Ray gets Boo settled down at the table.
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