stand pat
Example Sentences
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Barclays economist Bum Ki Son said he expects the BOK to stand pat at the May 28 meeting while signaling a rate increase further down the road.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The Fed will stand pat to see how it all sorts out.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The central bank makes a sensible decision to stand pat on rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
While they are expected to stand pat on interest rates, any remarks on the impact of the war on their respective economies will be closely followed.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
In pleasantness, the impulse is to "stand pat" and let the pleasant state continue; in unpleasantness, the impulse is to end the state.
From Psychology A Study Of Mental Life by Woodworth, Robert S.
