status quo
Example Sentences
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Barring that, he said, he expects much of the status quo to continue.
From MarketWatch
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA, passed in July, was cheered by taxpayers for maintaining the status quo on key tax issues.
From Barron's
About 28% said they supported the status quo — the current pace of development.
From Seattle Times
Indeed, Mr. Trump is hoping to use his legal peril to his political advantage, painting himself as a wrongly accused outsider fighting valiantly against a corrupt status quo.
From New York Times
Taiwan does not seek conflict, Tsai said, reiterating her commitment to maintaining a peaceful status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
From Washington Post
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