1.   A settlement was reached in which neither side lost face.

2.   Disney said yesterday it had reached a settlement with one group of contractors for an undisclosed sum.

3.   His agent, Scott Casterline, reached a settlement with the team that will save Brown one paycheck during his suspension.

4.   Mills and Raines reached a settlement in March, with Mills receiving half of the winnings.

5.   The companies reached a settlement in March.

6.   The fighting dragged on for another two years before a settlement was finally reached.

7.   Diplomatic efforts to reach a settlement resume today after a two-week hiatus.

8.   The parties have not been able to reach a settlement in the case.