Night settled over land.

Meaning: The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise came to rest or became established above or on top of the solid part of the earth's surface.

Choice of Words: Night is the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. Settled means to come to rest or become established. Over means above or on top of. Land is the solid part of the earth's surface.

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Related Expressions

• They settled down for a peaceful night's sleep.
• The seagulls settled down for the night, their cries fading away.
• Animals settled for the night.
• Despair settled in her weary soul.
• Crane lifted, load settled, truck departed.
• The passengers settled into their seats.
• Peace settled, hearts content.
• Claims settled quickly and easily.
• The passengers settled into their seats for the long journey.
• The cat stirred slightly, then settled back to sleep.