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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

After repeated legal challenges, the Supreme Court allowed the Election Commission to proceed with the April polls without settling all disputes over the deletions.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Pochettino ran the March training camp like an audition rather than settling on a starting 11 and trying to win games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Gold edged higher, settling up for a second-consecutive session, while silver fell 1.1%, down for three consecutive sessions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“I’m happy to give you all the help I can without actually coming with you,” said Razi, settling down on the ground for a conversation.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook