settle for

Example Sentences

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When the bureau found discrepancies, it tended to settle for reprimands and improvement plans, rarely going so far as to revoke a dealer’s license.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The 7-foot-4 superstar didn’t settle for honing his three-point shot or alley-oop dunks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Others had to settle for images relayed to the crowds via a big screen that had been put up especially for the occasion.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

As I researched more, I came to conclude that not only could Ecuador be a good launchpad for my travels, but it also could be a great place to settle for good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

“This is your last dinner with your dad for a while. It would be so lovely to see you looking like una señorita. I’d even settle for a fresh T-shirt.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez