1.   Auster put the check on the coffee table, as if to say the matter had been settled.

2.   But one crucial detail settles the matter.

3.   I hope this will settle the matter to your satisfaction.

4.   If Apollo would give it the matter was settled as far as he was concerned.

5.   Such excellent timing does not settle the matter, however.

6.   The matter was finally settled out of court.

7.   The matter was soon settled by a cash payment.

8.   The state steadfastly refused to settle this matter at any time.

9.   They are meeting tonight to settle the matter.

10.   The matter was settled out of court.