Historical clue formulations

• Goes gently to the bottom — 2021-10-02
• Resolves out of court — 2021-09-12
• Goes with Mr. All Right? — 2018-10-06
• Sinks to the bottom, as silt — 2013-08-05
• Quiets — 2009-10-02
• Doesn't go to court, perhaps — 2004-11-19
• Doesn't get everything one wants — 2004-08-20
• Takes up residence (in) — 2003-06-09
• Patches up — 2003-03-21
• Finishes a suit — 1999-06-02
• Pays, as a bill — 1998-09-07
• Comforts — 1995-12-10