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settlement

[set-l-muhnt] / ˈsɛt l mənt /




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Leeds are reported to have agreed a settlement with Everton in September 2025.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Even the plaintiffs in the House settlement, which created the CSC, are in the process of challenging the current system.

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

“I guarantee at least Japan and New Zealand have a few leaving in the next few days. The question is whether or not they have a secret viable settlement too.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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