settled upon
Example Sentences
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The design he settled upon is now affectionately referred to as The Armadillo – its distinctive shape becoming a familiar Cardiff Bay landmark.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024
Getting past my partner, who was fast asleep in an easy chair, I settled upon my task.
From Salon • May 27, 2023
Castex told TF1 television that the major steps taken to tackle fourth wave of infections in the country have been settled upon by a cabinet meeting of the government.
From Reuters • Jul. 21, 2021
It shattered the bubble of normalcy that had settled upon the N.B.A. and its fans, who watched happily from home as a pandemic and protests raged.
From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2020
It arose like a cloud and settled upon her as the plane soared above.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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