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Wherever the sea lions settle upon their return, it likely will not be in easy viewing distance from a big public dock.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2022

He paused, leaving these words to settle upon the mind.

From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2019

It is difficult to settle upon an exact figure, but some economists think that 40% of these job losses can be linked to Chinese imports.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2017

But until wind allies settle upon a legislative strategy for pushing the PTC through the House and Senate, the industry’s long-term future remains very much uncertain.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2015

Slowly, I measured the glistening black drops, seeing them settle upon the surface and become blacker still, spreading suddenly out to the edges.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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