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stand pat

VERB
stick to one's position
Synonyms
WEAK
hold out resist stand one's ground stay put stick to one's guns

Example Sentences

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The central bank makes a sensible decision to stand pat on rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Last season, the Rams thought their young and talented pass rush could compensate for their decision not to stand pat with the cornerbacks and safeties from the 2024 season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

It will be difficult for the Fed to stand pat.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Read more: The Fed is expected to stand pat this week.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 25, 2026

When will you ever let me stand pat and get things settled for good and all?

From The Harbor by Poole, Ernest