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settlement

[set-l-muhnt] / ˈsɛt l mənt /




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But, she said, that depends on whether the deal is merely another cease-fire extension or the start of a more lasting settlement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Another trial, in January, was halted when an out-of-court settlement was reached after the second day.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The city attorney has aggressively prosecuted and sued those seeking to profit off wildfire victims, winning a $1.2-million settlement against another rental company in a price-gouging suit this week.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Terms of Thursday's settlement with Meta were not disclosed.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

In January 1919, Allied statesmen met near Paris to discuss a final peace settlement.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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