holding pattern
Example Sentences
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I contacted the other driver’s insurance company, and they said they’re waiting for the accident report before moving forward — so I’m basically in a holding pattern.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
In advance of Nvidia’s earnings, investors didn’t have much else to parse, turning a breakneck rally into more of a holding pattern, said Gina Martin Adams, chief market strategist at HB Wealth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Instead, until officials know whether the inflationary effects of the Iran war will be contained or broad-based, the central bank seems to be stuck in a holding pattern.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
Tuesday to enter a holding pattern over the Gulf of Oman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
But the room, although dim, isn’t dark enough, so I switch my mind into the holding pattern that passes for attention.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
