settle for

phrase

: to be content with

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Dennis-Sutton ran an inside stunt and sacked Gardner Minshew, which forced Arizona to settle for a 35-yard field goal from Chad Ryland. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Also in the mix was Rory McIlroy, who had two bogeys, settled for par on the par-5 closing hole and still shot 63 to get within five shots. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 The data also shows that buyers are prioritizing space and established character over affordability, paying a premium to live in larger, older homes within reach of a major job center rather than settling for less space that’s closer. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026 Allies packed the board’s meeting room at the school’s downtown Fort Lauderdale campus, with many settling for seating in an overflow room. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for settle for

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“Settle for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settle%20for. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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