settle for

Example Sentences

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Como climbed a spot to sixth with a 3-0 victory at Lecce on Saturday, with Lazio having to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Udinese after conceding a last-gasp equaliser.

From Barron's

Uganda's Allan Okello missed a late penalty as his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw against neighbours Tanzania.

From Barron's

DR Congo were, therefore, forced to settle for second place but can still make the World Cup if they win a one-off play-off against New Caledonia or Jamaica in Mexico in March.

From Barron's

Everton's problem is that they are missing Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and they might have to settle for a point.

From BBC

Slater’s caseload surged after the county signaled its plan to settle for $4 billion in October 2024.

From Los Angeles Times