settled

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The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

His final choice: My son settled on a practical, no-frills student card with a $3,000 spending limit and an APR that ranged from 18.49% to 28.49%, depending on his creditworthiness.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

His case against Comcast for not carrying Allen-owned stations and networks reached the Supreme Court before being settled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The yield on the 2-year Treasury note, which is particularly sensitive to changes in the rate outlook, settled at 4.160%, its highest level since February 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

His gaze settled on the forest’s edge, where the mossy earth was covered in a carpet of brittle leaves.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman