settle (something) on (someone)
phrasal verb
settled (something) on (someone); settling (something) on (someone); settles (something) on (someone)
chiefly British
: to arrange to give (money or property) to (someone)
She settled her whole fortune on her grandchildren.
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Eventually, Payton and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will settle on A) whether the first-round pick should start at nickel over Ja’Quan McMillian, and B) if not, what his initial role is.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025
Uncertainty at quarterback Through almost two weeks of fall camp, the Tigers have yet to settle on their top signal caller, and coach Eli Drinkwitz seems content with letting the position battle continue.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
The swarm may settle on a tree branch temporarily until the scout bees find a suitable new home.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
At some point, the Chargers have to settle on a starting five up front.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025
Uncertainty at quarterback Through almost two weeks of fall camp, the Tigers have yet to settle on their top signal caller, and coach Eli Drinkwitz seems content with letting the position battle continue.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
The swarm may settle on a tree branch temporarily until the scout bees find a suitable new home.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
At some point, the Chargers have to settle on a starting five up front.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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“Settle (something) on (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/settle%20%28something%29%20on%20%28someone%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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