settle upon
Example Sentences
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And its celestial allusions reflect the nation’s expanded focus, the fact that by this time Americans’ ambitions had moved beyond their earthly realm to settle upon the stars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Wherever the sea lions settle upon their return, it likely will not be in easy viewing distance from a big public dock.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
The pair bubbled together, re-watching every single episode of Bake Off and examining every past contestant to settle upon the most common character types to include in their play.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2022
But until wind allies settle upon a legislative strategy for pushing the PTC through the House and Senate, the industry’s long-term future remains very much uncertain.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2015
Slowly, I measured the glistening black drops, seeing them settle upon the surface and become blacker still, spreading suddenly out to the edges.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
