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An act of settling
“Historians have not settled on a good name for the centuries between Diocletian and Charlemagne, but this phrase is at least serviceable.”
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To free from distress or disturbance
“A small brandy had helped to settle her nerves.”
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To come to rest after descending from the air
“A butterfly settled on the flower.”
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Make one's permanent home somewhere
“In 1863, the family settled in London.”
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Move with a group of others to live in a new country or area
“Further abroad, he authorized the Evangelistic Grant Charter to settle the Colony of Virginia.”
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Become or make calmer or quieter
“Unable to drive properly while laughing, Derek pulled over to the side of the road to settle down.”
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Sit or come to rest in a comfortable position
“And yet one more task remains before he can settle back in the armchair and take a well earned rest.”
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To put in order
“The French owners of the tanker and the Bulgarian embassy in Yemen were expected to settle the problems within a few days.”
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To subside
“Sediments that settle out of ballast water also stay behind.”
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To establish or become established as a resident
“He visited Paris and eventually settled there.”
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“Joyce settled their affairs in London.”
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“I'm breaking up with my boyfriend, who I've been living with for many months, and now I'm trying to settle accounts.”
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“James never settles for second best and he put Charlestown on the map during those years in that International Festival with acts like Eurovision winner Johnny Logan.”
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“Claudette couldn't concentrate on the epistle or the gospel, couldn't settle down to the rosary.”
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“She allowed him to settle her in the taxi.”
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