settled

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A long-running debate about a mysterious crater hidden beneath the North Sea has finally been settled.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures settled lower as the market sees adequate supply to meet the heat wave that’s seen driving up power-sector demand through the July 4 holiday weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The de Kansky family settled in California, first in Los Angeles, then in Newport Beach, followed by three years in Altadena before buying a home in Sierra Madre.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Gold settled 1% higher and silver rose 0.5%, with both metals snapping a four-session losing streak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

As he took in what lay ahead, dread settled inside him.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver