settlements
Prononciation : [ˈsɛtəlmənts]
Contexte : « community »
(noun) Settlements are places where people live, often built in a specific area. It can be a small village or a group of homes where families reside together.
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The new housing development will create several settlements for families moving to the area.
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Many settlements were abandoned after the families moved away.
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Are there any new settlements being built in our town?
Contexte : « agreement »
(noun) In some situations, settlements mean an agreement or resolution after a conflict, especially in legal terms. It’s when two sides come to an understanding without going to court.
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The company reached a settlement with the workers to resolve their dispute fairly.
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They were unable to come to a settlement, so the case went to trial.
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Have they agreed on a settlement yet?
Contexte : « finance »
(noun) Settlements can also refer to the process of completing a transaction, like finalizing payments or deliveries in business.
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The bank confirmed that all settlements for the day were processed successfully.
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There were issues with the settlements, which delayed the payments.
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When will the settlement of the transaction happen?