settle (something) on (someone)
phrasal verb
settled (something) on (someone); settling (something) on (someone); settles (something) on (someone)
chiefly British
: to arrange to give (money or property) to (someone)
She settled her whole fortune on her grandchildren.
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At some point, the Chargers have to settle on a starting five up front.
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Still, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted the fund as a key reason the U.S. and Japan were able to settle on a levy that was lower than the 25% rate Trump had threatened earlier.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 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
Before voters get a say, the council has to give its stamp of approval and settle on a final project list with the mayor.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Still, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted the fund as a key reason the U.S. and Japan were able to settle on a levy that was lower than the 25% rate Trump had threatened earlier.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 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
Before voters get a say, the council has to give its stamp of approval and settle on a final project list with the mayor.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for settle (something) on (someone)
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“Settle (something) on (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settle%20%28something%29%20on%20%28someone%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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