Example sentences of "settled [pn reflx] on the " in BNC.

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1 As she opened her drawing-pad , Julius settled himself on the grass , his back propped up against one of the stones .
2 He settled himself on the sofa as he always did , looking fit and rested as he eyed her speculatively .
3 She settled herself on the carpet and the fine cotton was stacked beside her .
4 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 .
5 Feeling as if I was still asleep and having a very curious dream , I settled myself on the other side of the hearth from the stranger and took a sip of cocoa .
6 As they settled themselves on the trunk Silas switched off the torch .
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