settlement
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The parties were due to file briefs on the subject when the government suddenly announced a settlement had been reached.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Tehran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping and Washington has blockaded Iran's ports.
From Barron's • May 25, 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
Breathitt School District reached the settlement for an undisclosed amount.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
In the oldest stratum they discovered no signs of a settlement, houses or daily activities.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Vocabulary lists containing settlement
Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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The Middle East and Central Asia - Introductory
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