Example sentences of "he settle for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Overlooking the point that if it were the latter he could clarify the matter on the next round , he settled for a direct raise to Four Hearts . |
| 2 | The day had been warm , and since it was n't , he decided , an occasion for dressing , he settled for a light linen suit which he 'd worn rather a lot ten years ago in New Zealand . |
| 3 | Ludovico called exuberantly for champagne but it was unobtainable , so he settled for a sweet fizzy wine instead . |
| 4 | So he settled for a secure telephone call , indifferent to what that would do to Maxim 's reputation among the Defence Staff at the embassy . |
| 5 | True , his critics would rather he settled for an easier life . |