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settlement

noun

ˈse-tᵊl-mənt

Definition of settlement

as in agreement

an arrangement about action to be taken eventually reached a peace settlement

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Recent Examples of settlement Campbell Hall’s settlement is solely for non-economic damages such as emotional distress, Wright wrote. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The settlement agreement still has to be approved by a federal judge. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The settlement doesn’t include specific earmarks or requirements for the use of the funds, Estes said. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026 Scelfo pointed to the settlement, which is worth roughly 1% of Meta’s market capitalization. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for settlement

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The industry expectation is that there will be a lockout come December and that the sides won’t be able to reach an agreement until the spring at the earliest.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Cloud service agreements totaled $29 billion, with data center leases not commenced of $25 billion, equity investments of $25 billion, and capital expenditures of $8 billion.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of agreement

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In his first major move six months into the multi-year pact, Wyle has brought in veteran TV executive Jeremy Gold as Head of Development and Production.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Netflix announced a pact with Langue to bring his two YouTube channels — The Kevin Langue Show and Kevin Langue 2 — to the service.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

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