settle for

phrase

: to be content with

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The account may be reported as settled for less than the full balance, and its payment history, including any missed or late payments, can remain on your credit report. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 The Ravens were more effective than the Falcons in moving the ball most of the first half but had to settle for Tyler Loop's field goals of 21, 51 and 51 yards as Atlanta led 14-9 at halftime. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Gordon even had a moment of passion on the sideline after one of his rushes landed the Dolphins on the Bengals’ 1-yard line, yet Miami had to settle for a field goal. — Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Without access to the real world, Ultron has to settle for being the devil on Vision’s shoulder rather than an actor in his own right. — Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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