holding pattern
Example Sentences
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“Canadian retail sales continue a holding pattern as support from lower interest rates faces headwinds from trade uncertainty,” said Shelly Kaushik, senior economist at Bank of Montreal Capital Markets.
After being in a holding pattern for a while, Nick finally arrived on the set, pushing one of his babies in a stroller.
From Los Angeles Times
He noted one-third of its registers are unmanned, but he’s in a “holding pattern” and is thinking of limiting the number of items to be scanned.
From Seattle Times
Until he makes his decision, the Angels and any other teams that want him are in a bit of a holding pattern.
From Los Angeles Times
Federal Reserve probably on hold for the next six months or so, according to current rate futures market pricing, Asian central banks will probably refrain from policy changes and remain in a holding pattern too.
From Reuters
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