Example sentences of "settling down to a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | Before settling down to a tour of the old quarter ( and Stein is almost entirely an old quarter ) , it is a good idea to face the climb to the Burg Hohenklingen , from the battlements of which there is a breathtaking view of the Rhine winding its way through flat green pastures and dense woodland , and of the closely clustered pointed roofs of Stein itself . |
2 | After dodging the evil Sheriff 's men and their deadly arrows , try your hand at archery before settling down to a feast under the ‘ Greenwode Tree ’ . |
3 | Hundreds of people entered into the spirit of the occasion and enjoyed a picnic before settling down to a concert featuring some of the best known and stirring pieces of classical music , accompanied by a laser and firework show . |
4 | Even in fantasy he could not see Terry Place settling down to a game of chess . |
5 | Hundreds have gone off ‘ to find themselves ’ before settling down to a career or further studies . |
6 | They were settling down to a family Christmas at home when Belinda suddenly got very tired and her temperature soared . |