the dust settles
idiom
—used to talk about what happens when things become clear or calm after a period of change or confusion
I'll call you as soon as the dust settles from the move.
When the dust settled and the votes were recounted, she had won the election.
You should let the dust settle before you make any big decisions.
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As the dust settles from the blitzkrieg of the first few days, public awareness of these and other unpopular measures will increase.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
As the dust settles on the Divvy and Industrious acquisitions, one thing is clear: the future of proptech lies at the intersection of innovation and pragmatism.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
As the dust settles around recent enforcement actions and regulatory changes, the BaaS market is likely to see some players exit while others innovate.
—Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Dems eye 2028: As the dust settles on their election defeat, Democrats are already looking to governors and lawmakers who have carved out unique brands to take the stage in the next election.
—Nick Duffy, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
As the dust settles on the Divvy and Industrious acquisitions, one thing is clear: the future of proptech lies at the intersection of innovation and pragmatism.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
As the dust settles around recent enforcement actions and regulatory changes, the BaaS market is likely to see some players exit while others innovate.
—Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Dems eye 2028: As the dust settles on their election defeat, Democrats are already looking to governors and lawmakers who have carved out unique brands to take the stage in the next election.
—Nick Duffy, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2024
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“The dust settles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dust%20settles. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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