settled

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Other unions — including those that represent school clerical workers, plant and cafeteria managers, building trades workers and school police — settled their contracts previously.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"Teachers do report the children are more settled to learn, they've had 30 minutes of social time with their friends, they've had a nice healthy breakfast and then they are better in class", she said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Oil futures rose but settled well off earlier highs amid reports that the U.S. and Iran still aim to reach an agreement after talks broke down at the weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Meanwhile, both international and U.S. oil futures benchmarks settled below $100.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

A strange silence had settled over the hills.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls