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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In the end, this premiere feels jumbled on a tonal, narrative, and thematic level, unable to really settle on one target to satirize and explore in depth.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Keep in mind, however, that this is the starting price, and serious buyers will likely settle on a higher number to make this 400-square-foot abode the house of their loftiest dreams.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
Newton said most of the time, judges settle on giving the other side more time or restricting late evidence.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Only three other Swift releases appear on half as many lists this frame, while most settle on just one.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Keep in mind, however, that this is the starting price, and serious buyers will likely settle on a higher number to make this 400-square-foot abode the house of their loftiest dreams.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
Newton said most of the time, judges settle on giving the other side more time or restricting late evidence.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Only three other Swift releases appear on half as many lists this frame, while most settle on just one.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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