Example sentences of "settled [pn reflx] on the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He settled himself on the sofa as he always did , looking fit and rested as he eyed her speculatively . |
| 2 | As she opened her drawing-pad , Julius settled himself on the grass , his back propped up against one of the stones . |
| 3 | Rapidly clearing away some bric-à-brac — a fan , a mandolin , a rusty bird cage — from a velvet throne , she invited Ruth to sit down , and settled herself on the edge of a dress-basket . |
| 4 | She settled herself on the carpet and the fine cotton was stacked beside her . |
| 5 | As they settled themselves on the trunk Silas switched off the torch . |