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settle

[set-l] / ˈsɛt l /






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DC Studios co-chief James Gunn took to social media Monday to settle a debate once and for all: Of course, Supergirl can have pierced ears.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Her family say their grief and upset was compounded by their attempts to settle Elaine's estate, principally her civil service pension.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Department officials have emphasized in recent days that, even without the contentious fund, they have the authority—and an uncapped source of money—to settle lawsuits against the federal government as they see fit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Those who faced SEC enforcement actions and those who chose to settle with the agency were prohibited from ever publicly denying the agency’s allegations, even if they believed they were innocent.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I type and delete five different messages before I settle on something simple.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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