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settlement

[set-l-muhnt] / ˈsɛt l mənt /




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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reached a financial settlement with Giuffre in 2022 and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The first serious legal challenge to the House settlement will come courtesy of a USC freshman linebacker.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He orchestrated the company’s multibillion-dollar settlement and cleanup effort, at times eschewing lawyers in negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Gold futures entered a bear market at Wednesday’s settlement — meaning they’ve fallen 20% or more from their recent high back in March.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Captain Smith’s suspicion runs like poison through the settlement.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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