stand pat
Example Sentences
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The Fed will stand pat to see how it all sorts out.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The dollar remained slightly stronger after Fed Chair Powell signaled that the central bank is likely to stand pat on interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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
He saw through it all, and now he would stand pat, and take nobody's bluff.
From Ted Strong in Montana With Lariat and Spur by Taylor, Edward C.
