- present participle of settle.
settling
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Beyond settling the competition, the researchers uncovered a more intriguing scientific question.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Oil prices fell after settling higher in the previous session, as traders weighed supply risks from escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
"It is a new system, so there's always a period of settling down."
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
After settling into their custom abode, Biles—who is listed on the deed alongside her mother, Nellie—put the property on the market for $1.2 million.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
At the end of a hard day there was nothing I looked forward to more than settling down to hear his stories.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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