stand pat
Example Sentences
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Citi economists, however, expect the central bank to stand pat, partly because imported energy costs remain heavily subsidized.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
A small increase of 0.1% or less in the core CPI could sway the central bank to stand pat.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Barring any surprising or dramatic August data releases in early September, the Fed will stand pat, the team said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Bets on a hike have risen over the past week, though analysts expect officials to stand pat on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
We all stand pat for the feller on account of his father and Mary-Clare.
From At the Crossroads by Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa) Comstock
