settling
Example Sentences
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Some graduates may be settling for jobs that weren’t their first or even second choice or that they are way overqualified for.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"There would be little point in settling several significant claims if either party could simply turn around and seek to initiative more adverse claims that could have been pursued previously," the department said.
From BBC • May 21, 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
“I don’t care,” I said, taking a sip of the milk and settling into the purple beanbag.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
