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settling

[set-ling, -l-ing] / ˈsɛt lɪŋ, -l ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
compensating
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Together, they keep the richness from settling too heavily.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

UBS remained expects 10-year Treasury yields to test higher levels in 2026 before settling below current spot levels next year, but projects better performance from Bunds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He later moved to Spain before settling in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Redick credited the 21-year-old with settling the team with a pull-up jumper with 3:55 to go in the game, which was the second this season LeBron and Bronny played together.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

He then travelled on the Continent for several years, before settling in London, where he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 1573.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin