settle for
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However, by full-time, the tables had turned with Sonia Bompastor's side forced to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw against Everton, despite dominating at Stamford Bridge.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
But mounting investor anxiety is now rippling across the AI sector, creating an unfriendly backdrop that may force Anthropic to delay its IPO or settle for a lower valuation.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026
Now it may have to settle for less, potentially complicating its race to dominate the market.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
But when he found out he’d have to settle for the nosebleeds, he decided not to redeem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Just this minute, I’ll settle for an apology, she decided.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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