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settle

[set-l] / ˈsɛt l /






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And for his vice president, he had to settle for J.D.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The co-hosts might have to settle for starting with a draw.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Gold fell 3.6% to $4,108.20 per troy ounce, its lowest settle value since November.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Can Lionel Messi, at the age of 38, settle any lingering debate about his status as the greatest player of all time by leading Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup title?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

There are no clouds and the mountains, McKinley on the right, tower over us in dazzling white enormity, filling the sky while the sun warms our backs and the dogs settle into running.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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