settled

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The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The case was settled in 2024 for $9.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

After a decade and a half of tracking my fitness, I’ve settled on using these devices to identify long-term trends and help me build better habits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

But every eye in the room had settled on the figure whose arm Willem held in his.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom