settle on/upon (something)
phrasal verb
settled on/upon (something); settling on/upon (something); settles on/upon (something)
: to choose (something or someone) after thinking about other possible choices
We finally settled on a soft yellow for the kitchen walls.
Hours later, they settled on a plan.
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Humid weather and overly dense plants create the ideal conditions for powdery mildew spores to settle on leaves and spread.
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
At some point, the Chargers have to settle on a starting five up front.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The dust has yet to settle on Marvel’s latest MCU entry, but Fantastic Four: First Steps is off to a strong start this weekend.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The internet has been awed by a sweet video of a dog baffled by a butterfly who seems determined to settle on his nose.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
At some point, the Chargers have to settle on a starting five up front.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The dust has yet to settle on Marvel’s latest MCU entry, but Fantastic Four: First Steps is off to a strong start this weekend.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The internet has been awed by a sweet video of a dog baffled by a butterfly who seems determined to settle on his nose.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for settle on/upon (something)
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“Settle on/upon (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settle%20on%2Fupon%20%28something%29. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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