dust settle

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

when dust stops moving in the air and lands on a surface. Also used figuratively.

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  • The dust settled on everything in the kitchen after the construction.
  • I waited for the dust to settle after her resignation before talking to her about it.
  • After the demolition, we had to wait for the dust to settle before assessing the damage.
  • Sunlight streamed through the window as the dust slowly settled on the antique furniture.
  • Let's wait for the dust to settle after the election before making any major policy decisions.
  • After their big argument, they needed a few days for the dust to settle.
  • Once the sandstorm passed, a fine layer of dust settled over the entire town.
  • The company is in a state of flux; we'll have a clearer picture once the dust settles from the merger.
  • Now that the dust has finally settled, we can begin to rebuild and move forward.
  • He coughed as the chalk dust settled around him in the old classroom.