as in cools
to become still and orderly
settle down and get to work, please
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Your body cools down by sweating, so replacing that moisture is crucial.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026 -
Wind gusts could increase to 34 mph overnight Tuesday as the temperature cools to 62 degrees.—
Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Settles (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settles%20%28down%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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