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settlement

[set-l-muhnt] / ˈsɛt l mənt /




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SK Hynix quietly reached a similar settlement late last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Any workable political settlement for Social Security will require as its inputs a relatively stable immigration policy and perhaps several years of information on how artificial intelligence will transform the economy’s productivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Some have taken out high-interest loans against their settlement, which are eating up a greater percentage of their payout with each passing year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

She added she supported controlling the UK's borders but that this was different from the issue of settlement rights for legal migrants.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If a boat had come all the way out here, then there had to be a human settlement at least within motorable distance.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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