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Discover LudwigThe phrase "dust has settled" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to describe a situation where things have calmed down and returned to normal after a period of chaos or turmoil. Example: After a heated argument, the dust has settled and the two friends have made up.
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Now, months later, it looks like the dust has settled.
Now the dust has settled, two things are clear.
The dust has settled at the former Ichimura restaurant.
So, where are we now the dust has settled?
Thick dust has settled on dormitory lamps, desks and beds.
When the dust has settled, there's always the closing ceremony.
A royal pardon for the prisoners may be forthcoming once the post-electoral dust has settled.
We should avoid reflexive use of this term until the historical dust has settled.
"It's important to see how things look once the dust has settled," she said.
"Now that the dust has settled, we're going to get back on track," Mr. Johnson said.
Now that the dust has settled, however, he has mixed feelings.
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