They weren't needed, because the issue had long been settled.

He said the studies were not considered until the issue was settled within the Administration.

These issues can perhaps only be settled with evidence from the other side.

In the past several days, the issue has been settled.

The issue would be settled and then they could get on with government.

Women themselves have already settled the issue, one degree at a time.

But he said it was important to the nation and his party to settle the issue.

A heart lead would have settled the issue, but West had no reason to know that.

In December 1995, the issue was settled out of court.

Over 11 minutes remained in the game, but the issue had been settled.