on hold
Example Sentences
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The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 3.75% at its recent meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Markets expect rates to stay on hold, but Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s tight-lipped posture has made Wednesday’s meeting harder to read.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
But plenty of Gen Z-ers can relate to the “Brinity” couple putting their spending plans on hold while they sort out their debt load.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
But policymakers at the US central bank voted 9-3 in favour of keeping interest rates on hold.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Hold on, hold on! Can you repeat that so I can get it on film?”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
