settled

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The company’s CEO previously denied wrongdoing in the lawsuits against him reviewed by ProPublica, and the suits were either settled or dropped.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Gold edged lower and silver settled down nearly 0.8%, with both metals down for a second-consecutive session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Front month ICE Brent crude for August settled 1.80% higher to $93.10 a barrel, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

His final choice: My son settled on a practical, no-frills student card with a $3,000 spending limit and an APR that ranged from 18.49% to 28.49%, depending on his creditworthiness.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Switching her skirts around the coffin and trying not to look in it, she settled on the bench and opened the piano.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck