settlings

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Bubeyev’s defense claimed that the privacy settlings on his account made the articles he shared available only to him and his 12 friends.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2016

Fix'd in the slime they say: 'Sad once were we In the sweet air made gladsome by the sun, Carrying a foul and lazy mist within: Now in these murky settlings are we sad.'

From The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Hell, Volume 04 by Cary, Henry Francis

Then you drank the bright effervescence in your glass of soda-water, and now you must swallow the cold, flat settlings, or not get your money's worth.

From Words of Cheer for the Tempted, the Toiling, and the Sorrowing by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

Perhaps, darling Lucia," she said, "it would be well to ask my Guru if he has anything to say to your settlings.

From Queen Lucia by Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic)

Strain it through a sieve into a pan; next day pour it from the settlings, and bottle it for use.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady