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settling

[set-ling, -l-ing] / ˈsɛt lɪŋ, -l ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
compensating
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“This rescission ends the policy prohibiting such criticism by settling defendants.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He scored in all four of the top divisions in English football before settling at Brentford in 2020.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Overnight, smoke from the Santa Rosa Island and Sandy fires is expected to come onshore, settling over the coast with little wind to clear the air.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

After launching with a reference price of $150, the SpaceX perpetual future spiked to $216 within hours, according to data available on Trade.xyz’s platform, before settling at around $202.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

While they’re settling themselves in, I say that I’ll be moving a few things out of their way.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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