settle for
Example Sentences
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The Galaxy give up a late goal and have to settle for a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders that hurts their chances of reaching the MLS Cup playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Court police had to settle for tailing the Maxima to the tennis courts and hiding out in the bushes watching the match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
“We don’t settle for anything less than excellence in every group in the company, and we have the self-honesty to admit when we’re wrong and the courage to change,” he responded.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 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
It did not have Powerglide automatic transmission; Old Chao had had to settle for manual.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
