early settlement

collocation in English

meaningsofearlyandsettlement

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early
adjective
adverb
uk
/ˈɜː.li/us
/ˈɝː.li/
near the beginning of a period of time, or before the usual, expected, or ...
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settlement
noun
uk
/ˈset.əl.mənt/us
/ˈset̬.əl.mənt/
an official agreement that finishes ...
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(Definition ofearlyandsettlementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This examination ofearlysettlementpatterns provides a framework for a broader discussion of the tensions surrounding the use and control of land in the context of a colonial frontier.
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The main reason for our proposal is that theearlysettlementof transactions is not uncommon.
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I am, however, taking steps with a view to securing anearlysettlementof the case.
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When the negotiations are complete, we can talk about whether it is anearlysettlementor a late one.
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There is, therefore, no wonder that there is this tremendous feeling arising among all nations in favour of anearlysettlement.
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It is a very troublesome and difficult question, and calls for anearlysettlement.
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We hope for anearlysettlementof the differences between them; and we are ready to give them every assistance we can to this end.
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An assessor has been instructed to deal with the claim with a view to itsearlysettlement.
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I hope very much that there will be yet more negotiations over this weekened and that there will be anearlysettlement.
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Is there any likelihood of anearlysettlementand decision being made known to us?
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I hope anearlysettlementwill be reached.
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Investigations have just been completed and the district valuer is being asked to start negotiations with a view to achieving anearlysettlement.
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He could tell me only that he was aware that anearlysettlementof the dispute would be of benefit to all concerned.
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I am saying that anearlysettlementwould be worse than a later one.
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I was brought up to believe and have always believed that theearlysettlementof 1920 was a scandal and a disgrace.
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I expect to make regulations on rebates forearlysettlementafter consulting the credit industry and consumer organisations.
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It was also argued that there should be early recognition and anearlysettlement, but the two things are not the same.
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The local military authorities have been requested to expedite the matter and every effort will be made to effect anearlysettlement.
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I cannot give any definite date with regard to the probationers, but we are doing all we possibly can to reach anearlysettlement.
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That, after all, is whatearlysettlementwas like.
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