The tackle groaned; the shaft settled slightly as the ropes stretched.

There was a jar, the ship rolled, settled slightly aslant.

The freshly painted house and the steps had, each in its own direction, settled slightly out of plumb.

But it was only the broken vessel, creaking and settling slightly.

The Magician settled slightly in his chair, relaxing.

Because the floor often settles slightly, particularly if the soil beneath it becomes saturated in spring, a more elastic filler is necessary.

His face settled into a remote yet also slightly calculating expression.

Julius took a deep breath, feeling his own nerves settle slightly.

The stone settled slightly, and ground out some sand, but did not collapse.

The house shuddered on its foundations, and seemed to settle slightly.