settle on/upon (something)
phrasal verb
settled on/upon (something); settling on/upon (something); settles on/upon (something)
: to choose (something or someone) after thinking about other possible choices
We finally settled on a soft yellow for the kitchen walls.
Hours later, they settled on a plan.
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Before that becomes a reality, TFG and Everton will need to settle on it as their preferred outcome for Goodison, engage in a period of consultation with stakeholders including fans, residents and the local authorities, and receive planning permission.
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Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Early on, managers debating what corporate initiatives might make Facebook’s mark in the world settle on an initiative to support the military.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
As Sportico has reported, it is widely expected that the CFTC will ultimately settle on a permissive approach to sports event futures contracts.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 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
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Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Early on, managers debating what corporate initiatives might make Facebook’s mark in the world settle on an initiative to support the military.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
As Sportico has reported, it is widely expected that the CFTC will ultimately settle on a permissive approach to sports event futures contracts.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 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
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“Settle on/upon (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settle%20on%2Fupon%20%28something%29. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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