settled

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This isn’t See’s first time digging through archives to interrogate the truth of the place where her great-grandparents Fong See and Letticie Pruett settled in 1897.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

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

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

As the days ticked down to the start of this expanded World Cup, the 48 teams settled into their base camps.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Nim shouted, but Selkie and Fred had settled down for the night; Selkie grumble-barked, but neither of them moved.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr