"Being losers, hatred to those who were able to settle themselves -- these are the only reasons I can imagine, " Tsarni said when asked to speculate on a possible motive.

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The White House speculated that it was because the Republicans needed to settle differences among themselves on their plan.

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But many cases are settled, and companies can try to figure out how much they want to spend on, say, depositions while trying to prepare themselves to sue or settle.

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In the face of uncertainty, investors are only allowing themselves to settle for cheaper valuations.

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They are unanimous in believing that were the King Edward's girls to be spread around the city's comprehensives, they would not be dragging anyone's standards up they would merely be forced to settle for lower standards themselves.

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By trying to settle differences directly and put the issues to bed, they find themselves alienated, banished to an emotional Siberia that can last a painfully long time.

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The lawyers themselves, of course, have a financial incentive to settle on terms that reward them with the most profitable fee in comparison to the time invested in the case.

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Life is full of potential but too often people settle for a series of stale routines, allowing themselves to become content with the dull and ordinary activities that have guided their lives for years.

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Half found themselves after leaving service housed in accommodation they did not want while 60% took five years to settle.

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