Example sentences of "they settled down [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | As soon as Paddington arrived Mr Grover made some cocoa and they settled down on the horse hair sofa at the back of the shop . |
| 2 | Once the eagles had got used to the return of Minch they settled down for the summer months . |
| 3 | Michael ordered them both hot whiskies and they settled down in the lounge bar . |
| 4 | After all , there would be plenty of time , as they settled down in the warren , to show these strangers that they were as good as themselves , without risking trouble by putting on airs at the start . |
| 5 | Afterwards , when Billie had helped clear up and Adam had finished the list of instructions for Lily , they settled down in the living room with a large jug of coffee . |