as in to cool
to become still and orderly
settle down and get to work, please
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By Wednesday, highs should cool slightly to around 95 degrees before dropping to about 93 degrees on Thursday.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026 -
This cooling shifts atmospheric circulation, influencing weather around the globe.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The same idea is being explored elsewhere in London, though not always with the same hushed, Westminster polish.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Des Plaines River’s forest preserves and lakes that hush the sounds of commuter traffic and O’Hare.—
Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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“Settle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settle%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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