Used in a Sentence

settling

How to use settling in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for settling.

Editorial note

They spent their twenties with men 8-10, and now they're left with their equals, men 5-7, so they feel like they're settling, or stepping down.

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Definitions1
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Quick take

a gradual sinking to a lower level

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of settling gathered in one view.

noun

a gradual sinking to a lower level

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for settling.

Example sentences

1

They spent their twenties with men 8-10, and now they're left with their equals, men 5-7, so they feel like they're settling, or stepping down.

2

Upon settling back into the driver seat, with a big smile and a thick French accent, he said, "I am Batman.

3

The relationship of Germanic people with England was that three groups of them, the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes, were settling there.

4

The next 30 minutes are for brushing teeth, settling into bed, and preparing for the following morning only.

5

Raw capitalism, where killing someone is cheaper than settling on a solution that works for everyone.

6

Having to switch back, after several years settling into Chrome's extensions and configurations, would really piss me off.

7

The real story is Microsoft bailed Apple out. Microsoft had several motivations, none of which was settling patent disputes.

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When it happens to small fry you lament because they can't do anything to change and end up settling to save themselves or losing and losing everything.

9

That partner C was a shyster of an attorney, and all evidence suggested that they'd just try to wait out the expensive clock rather than consider settling.

10

We would do well to rally against settling and re-envision ways to breath life into possibility-exploration.

11

Their activities, such as appreciating music and searching for lovers, feel familiar, necessary and meaningful, but at the same time, the unsettling atmosphere prevents the existential questions from settling deeply repressed where they should be. Instead, we're left wondering, "Why are we doing this here?

12

Biological contaminants can be removed using organic processes, settling and chlorination.

13

From the Army Times article:That crash landing might have been caused by a phenomenon known as settling with power, which occurs when a helicopter descends too quickly because its rotors cannot get the lift required from the turbulent air of their own downwash.

14

There is a worldwide effort going on right now to put a ownership sticker on the worldwide internet, that goal has been failing, so now they are settling for an "ownership of the internet in their jurisdiction", and that is failing too, so they do the next best thing: "Digital rights management" because oh god won't somebody think of the children with child pornography and music downloads!It's about expanding the power base, the ultimate goal here is for governments to acquire the ability to tax every bit and byte that travels across their borders.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use settling in a sentence?

They spent their twenties with men 8-10, and now they're left with their equals, men 5-7, so they feel like they're settling, or stepping down.

What does settling mean?

a gradual sinking to a lower level

What part of speech is settling?

settling is commonly used as noun.