settle down
Example Sentences
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She’s racked up hundreds of miles, all of which appear to be in service of one thing: finding a mate to settle down with.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Coach Sina Aghassy got his team to settle down and dominate the Highlanders after their first-set defeat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Once the current tariff negotiations settle down, she said, “the rules-of-origin discussions could prove to be the next battleground on the trade front.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
"We're going to get to a crossroads here pretty soon where things will settle down."
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
But Burl played the radio so loud none of my flitting thoughts had a chance to settle down in one place.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
