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Discover LudwigThe phrase "settle for one" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It means to accept or choose one option, even though it may not be the ideal choice. Example: After searching for months, I finally had to settle for one of the available apartments.
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But Ronnie McFall's men had to settle for one point which leaves them tied on 18 points at the top with Ballymena United and Crusaders.
I had two years left on my contract and told him I would settle for one year's pay if he would let me go.
Let the mixture settle for one hour.
Vero Beach would settle for one.
If need be, she would settle for one nearby.
Butshe had to settle for one of the many variables of a "typical Indian woman".
Why settle for one Triple Crown when perhaps Justify can bring you another?
The defense had to settle for one heart trick, one trump trick and one club trick.
Davies and Sands were not going to settle for one or the other.
Don't settle for one All-Star when three All-Stars are available.
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