settled

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Front month ICE Brent crude for August settled 1.80% higher to $93.10 a barrel, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Gold settled down 3.1% Friday, and silver fell nearly 6.6%, with both metals also posting losses for the week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The process of regaining access to their land was slow, but they eventually settled back in, and operated the farm until losing their lease in 1961.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He licked the cub’s muzzle, and Wolf nuzzled his chin, then settled against him with a ‘humph’.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver