settle for
Example Sentences
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And for his vice president, he had to settle for J.D.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
When the bureau found discrepancies, it tended to settle for reprimands and improvement plans, rarely going so far as to revoke a dealer’s license.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Failures happen to all batters, especially openers, but Rew might have to settle for a place as the reserve batter in the squad, if England decide they want cover.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Even when the dating gets tough, I won’t settle for less than the truth.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
She had to settle for paper towels, a broken soap dispenser and an asthmatic hand dryer.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
