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set (something) at rest

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set (something) at rest

To resolve, satisfy, or conclude something; to pacify, calm, or settle something. We've been arguing over this will for nearly a year now. Can't we just set this all at rest? I hope this explanation will help finally set these questions at rest. News of the EU bailout has set the turbulent markets at rest, at least for the time being.

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