stand pat
Example Sentences
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Anything less than that, and the Fed is almost certain to stand pat.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
The Bank of England is also expected to stand pat.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
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
While the bank is expected to stand pat next week, policymakers will be on alert for signs that higher energy costs are leading to bigger wage demands and increased prices for other goods and services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
We felt that if we could go up in a new balloon of a small size it might demonstrate whether we should later go up a tree or stand pat against a charging menagerie.
From In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country by McCutcheon, John T.
