as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
eventually reached a peace settlement
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Recent Examples of settlements
The settlements come after years of fierce and expensive court battles, which highlighted the difficulties in interpreting a legal provision that was first enacted several years after it was written into law.
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
At the time, Congress overhauled parts of its opaque workplace complaint system, ended the use of taxpayer money for future harassment settlements, and created new support structures for staff members seeking legal help.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 May 2026
And Perez is not a perfect fit for settlements involving damaged or destroyed eggs or embryos, where plaintiffs may assert claims for negligence, breach of contract, emotional distress, medical harm, or physical injury.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The approach used by the organization has resulted in a collection of work that includes multiple verdicts and major settlements for cases with severe and permanent disabilities.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Some riders are the result of settlements with the utility and some are approved by the legislature so Xcel can pay for improvements or projects.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi reinstated a similar policy in 2025 banning improper third party settlements.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Lawyers will get a slice for legal fees; the Internal Revenue Service may claw back as much as a third if Congress doesn’t resurrect a tax exemption for such settlements; and insurers who paid out claims will get 10% of the money.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The Department of Justice will likely appeal a key court decision that paved the way for the refunds, and the IRS holds up protective refund claims until necessary court settlements, according to the NTA.
—Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
At the time, Congress overhauled parts of its opaque workplace complaint system, ended the use of taxpayer money for future harassment settlements, and created new support structures for staff members seeking legal help.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 May 2026
And Perez is not a perfect fit for settlements involving damaged or destroyed eggs or embryos, where plaintiffs may assert claims for negligence, breach of contract, emotional distress, medical harm, or physical injury.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The approach used by the organization has resulted in a collection of work that includes multiple verdicts and major settlements for cases with severe and permanent disabilities.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Some riders are the result of settlements with the utility and some are approved by the legislature so Xcel can pay for improvements or projects.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi reinstated a similar policy in 2025 banning improper third party settlements.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Lawyers will get a slice for legal fees; the Internal Revenue Service may claw back as much as a third if Congress doesn’t resurrect a tax exemption for such settlements; and insurers who paid out claims will get 10% of the money.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The Department of Justice will likely appeal a key court decision that paved the way for the refunds, and the IRS holds up protective refund claims until necessary court settlements, according to the NTA.
—Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settlements
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According to an i3 representative, the company has rights-of-way agreements with Libertyville, Wauconda, Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Warren Township, Grayslake, Antioch, Winthrop Harbor, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Cary — which is primarily in McHenry County — and Mundelein.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Finance Chief Sarah Friar has expressed concerns over the company's ability to fund future compute agreements if the revenue slowdown continues, the outlet reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Pickett and Grier are signed to one-year pacts.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the deals are done project by project, rather than via the older model of pacts that paid out millions in development funds and compensation over three or four years.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Rather than a traditional museum setting, the library offers a more open environment, where viewers may come across the work outside the conventions of gallery behavior.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The outcomes could be benign, tinkering around the edges of existing conventions, or more concerning limitations to the Fed's ability to use its balance sheet in a crisis.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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“Settlements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settlements. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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