settling
IPA: sˈɛtʌɫɪŋ
noun
- The act of one who, or that which, settles; the act of establishing oneself, of colonizing, subsiding, adjusting, etc.
- The reckoning or settlement of accounts; the paying out of gambling winnings.
- (usually in the plural) Dregs; sediment.
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Examples of "settling" in Sentences
- The dust gradually began settling on the old furniture, creating a thick layer of grime
- After years of moving around, I finally found a place where I felt like I was settling down for good
- The disagreement between the two neighbors seemed to be settling as they found a compromise
- The settling of the foundation caused cracks to appear in the walls of the house
- As the sun began to set, a sense of calm and peace settled over the quiet town
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