stand pat
Example Sentences
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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
It will be difficult for the Fed to stand pat.
From Barron's
South Korea’s Kospi ended 3.7% higher, rising for a sixth consecutive session as chip and auto stocks gained, and the central bank stood pat on rates, as widely expected.
The BOE stood pat in a close vote at its most recent meeting earlier this month.
He can reap rewards by standing pat, but at some point he will have to make a choice.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
