standing pat
Example Sentences
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Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket operator, with about 2,700 stores, isn’t standing pat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
He can reap rewards by standing pat, but at some point he will have to make a choice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
After the BLS announcement, Wall Street investors bet more money on the odds of the Fed standing pat at its December meeting.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 19, 2025
Sean Kelly, the best 18-year-old boys’ volleyball player in America, is not standing pat on his talents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2024
Clay hardens by immobility—men's minds by standing pat.
From The Fight for Conservation by Pinchot, Gifford
