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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How the titles leg out individually remains to be seen given some are often frontloaded as audiences ultimately settle on one or two clear favorites. —

Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025 The Israeli director managed to convince Nafisi of his vision—and then to secure the funding, assemble a suitable Iranian cast, and settle on Rome as the shooting location, given that Tehran was not an option. —

Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025 However, if the rumor referenced by Sim turns out to be true, the Bidens could settle on the West Coast. —

Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025 Could Winston, at minimum, serve as a bridge quarterback next year until the Browns settle on a long-term solution? —

Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for settle (something) on (someone)

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